[pianotech] Ballistol Lube

[Gregor _]

German techs have to say very little about it, sorry. Our forum is not so frequented like this mailing list and furthermore the collegues are obviously pretty lazy about writing. The few answers I got were not very detailed. But the main result is that it´s common sense not to use it in piano actions, particularly not for center pins. Allegedly there are essential oils in it and these destroy the center bushings in the long term. All techs that used Ballistol are now using CLP for center pins.

A good application is for the leather of old bridle straps. Often it´s foreseeable that the leather will break when you move it. Just give a little Ballistol on it and it lasts a few years longer. Another good application are joints between metal and plastic. Ballistol keeps the plastic soft and it won´t break or squeak.

That´s all the output of the German forum. I personally use it only for bridle straps and pedal work. For action work I use CLP. In the past I used Ballistol for center pins, too. But I think CLP works much better.

Gregor

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> Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:12:03 -0500
> From: classicpianodoc at gmail.com
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: [pianotech]  Ballistol Lube
> 
> I would like to take exception to the statement that Ballistol is like
> WD-40. WD-40 is more volitile and evaporates in 6 months. It is not
> nearly as slippery as Ballistol. WD-40 displaces water. Ballistol is
> missible with water. it is different. I will be vigilant and watch for
> any adverse effects in the coming years. I have used it for 5 years
> now and am not concerned that it will cause any adverse effects any
> time soon. I will be curious to hear what the German techs have to say
> about it.
> 
> The only way to know the value of a suggestion is to try it yourself.
> Those old timers who have tried it have raved about it.
> 
> Douglas Gregg
> Classic Piano Doc
> Southold, NY
 		 	   		  
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