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In a message dated 12/19/03 9:04:06 AM Central Standard Time, fssturm@unm.edu 
writes:
The Steinway "Permafree II" action centers are impregnated with a teflon 
solution, which lubricates and provides additional firmness. We had quite a 
bit of discussion of this over the past couple months, with respect to 
firmness versus friction.
    No other manufacturer uses this method. Most others are pure, 
"unadulterated" felt, some have graphite applied to one surface. All others 
will respond to lubrication with Protek, and/or to shrinking/sizing with 
alcohol/water. Steinway will not respond to either, due to that 
impregnation with teflon. Pure methanol, a controlled substance, is 
available (at least in colder climes) as gas line "de-freezer." Eric 
Schandall says he thinks ethanol will work as well.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
When I was at Steinway last summer, I could have sworn Eric told us to use 
Protek on the bushings. I will see if I can find methanol here in "warm and 
sunny" Alabama. 

Wim 

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