I take the pins and put them in a short Nalgene bottle...wide and squat...clear. Each labeled, but I haven't tried acetone (dangerous stuff) or protek for storage...I have never had a pin discolor here in the SF area. I think, though, I go through them too fast... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Keith Roberts" <keithspiano at gmail.com> To: caut at ptg.org Received: 8/18/2009 7:35:53 AM Subject: Re: [CAUT] lubing ponder >I like soaking them in acetone to remove any production chemicals and >oils that are left or put on the pins so they don't corrode in the box. Then >give them a dose of protek because it is anti vedigris. >Keith Roberts >On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM, G Cousins <cousins_gerry at msn.com> wrote: >> Gang, >> Pondering...... >> Has anyone ever considered pre-treating the pins (action not tuning)prior >> to repinning? >> Perhaps just a shot of spray or putting the pin a bath.. CPL/Pro-Tec etc. >> before inserting. >> May or may not have benefit for long term. Yes, some bushing is graphite >> enhanced but most is not. >> Looking forward to discussion pros and cons. >> Gerry C >> West Chester University of PA >> >>
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