[pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?

[John Ross]

I am not talking 'oil'.
I never noticed Protek attract oil or dirt.
Maybe I am not as observant as you, but must admit I never checked back.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
On 03-09-2011, at 5:24 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote:

> 
> Doesn't a lubricant give some protection against corrosion, so wouldn't it be better to put some on?
> Especially in sea air places like yours! A just in case scenario.
> John Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia
> The lubricant also attracts moisture and dirt.
>  
> Wim
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Ross <jrpiano at eastlink.ca>
> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:38 am
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?
> 
> Hi Wim,
> Doesn't a lubricant give some protection against corrosion, so wouldn't it be better to put some on?
> Especially in sea air places like yours! A just in case scenario.
> John Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia
> 
> On 03-09-2011, at 3:20 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote:
> 
>> A properly bushed and polished wire should not need any lubricant.
>>  
>> Wim 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David Boyce <David at piano.plus.com>
>> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
>> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 1:27 am
>> Subject: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?
>> 
>> When re-fitting grand dampers after renewing the damper felts and polishing the wires/stems, what do you favor for lubricating the existing bushings?
>> Teflon powder, Protek CLP, or nothing?
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> 
>> David.
> 

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