Hi joe, Sorry about the name thing - should have noticed the hyphen. Yes, you'll always find disagreement on the use of lubes etc. Doesn't necessarily make right or wrong just different. Everyone has their favorites. I would suggest that CLP is for centers while prolube is more appropriate for keypins & capstans though. As always, YMMV. William R. Monroe On Mar 1, 2009, at 3:34 PM, "Norton-McElroy" <nortonmcelroy25 at centurytel.net > wrote: > Thanks Mr. Monroe, > > Sì capisco! The main reason I ask about this lube is that I am seei > ng a lot > of disagreement on the use of lubes in general. For example, CLP or > McLube > on the keypins and capstans, versus nothing at all, or only teflon > on the > cloth. (And about that name: my email address causes this problem a > lot; my > name is Joe McElroy-wife's name is Norton) :) > > Joe > >> Hi Norton, >> >> The 1708L is a substitute for DAG on bridge tops (if you choose to >> coat >> your bridge tops), and also works on jack tips, rep levers. It's >> fine, and >> yes, burnishing is helpful. If you want to get carried away, >> resurface the >> jack tips/balanciers by sanding to p600 or above prior to applying >> the >> 1708L. >> >> And yes, Absolutely strings off the bridge. It is meant to be >> applied >> during rebuilding when the bridge is clear of strings and bridge >> pins. >> Coat, re-notch, repin, restring. Capisce? Enjoy the experience. >> >> William R. Monroe > > >
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