Verdigris

[Fred Sturm]

Hi Jim,
	I use Protek CLP with almost universal success - but you have to work each 
flange laterally to get good and lasting results. Sometimes I just move the 
parts with hands, other times I find it necessary to insert a fine 
screwdrive blade (the one I use for Steinway drop screws) between flange 
and birdseye and pry gently (enough to cause definite movement of flange 
cloth against pin). In really bad cases, I re-apply CLP and re-work the 
flanges. As I say, almost (not quite) universal success - at least to the 
point of becoming a fully functional action.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
PS I do not obtain success very often by apply CLP and working the joints 
as they normally swing. If they free up, the result won't last, in my 
general experience. It's the lateral movement that has to happen.

--On Monday, August 9, 2004 5:05 PM -0600 Jim Busby <jim_busby@byu.edu> 
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> I looked in the archives for a good solution to use on verdigris and only
> found 2; CLP (Protek) and contact cleaner. Does anyone know of anything
> else? Is CLP or contact cleaner still used for this?
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> Guy Nichols, (if you're still on this list) you mentioned a solution and
> I can't remember what you said. (TCE?)
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> Thanks,
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> Jim Busby BYU
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