[CAUT] VS Profelt (was Re: S&S Key Bushings)

[Garee, Anne E.]

Fred,
Bob Marinelli can answer this for us at some point.
Anne 

-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Fred Sturm
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 5:16 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: [CAUT] VS Profelt (was Re: S&S Key Bushings)

Any word on the formula other than silicon polymers? Specifically,  
what the vehicle is? Is there some water in the mix, and, if so, more  
or less how much? Is there a smell that would give a clue (eg,  
alcohol)? Knowing what's in there would make it easier to decide how  
to use it, as, for instance, whether and how much heat is appropriate.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm at unm.edu



On Oct 20, 2008, at 2:05 PM, Garee, Anne E. wrote:

> Rick and all,
> We've had great success with VS Profelt at Florida State now for  
> several
> years.  Pianotek has compiled a list of successful uses from techs all
> over the country. These include action centers, key bushings, damper
> guide rail bushings, trapwork/keybed bushings, and yes, damper felt.  
> We
> use warm cauls in the key bushings and leave them over night. This has
> revolutionized practice room key bushing protocols!  We do more  
> resizing
> than rebushing lately and can get pianos back in service very quickly.
> Anne Garee