On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Keith Roberts <keithspiano at gmail.com>wrote: > 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 >> >> > > I just use 'em as they come, if you fit them properly there shouldn't be a problem. If you run across tight pins the 50/50 alcohol/water solution works fine, overnight for particularly tight ones, a half hour or less for moderately tight. By the way David, I've used the alcohol/water method many times and *never *had any become too loose. Mike -- I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Steven Wright Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20090819/809f4f02/attachment.htm>
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