Dear Friends, Recently I used up my can of Permalon lubricant and had not yet ordered more. I went to the local hardware store and purchased a can of Elmer's Slide-All dry spray lubricant with Teflon. I notice that the Slide-All spray leaves a white film or coating on the surface being lubricated. Aside from the white coating, I think Slide-All works all right. The can is only 4 oz., so it is small and easily portable. Also, I can get Slide-All at my local hardware store, and it is a lot cheaper than Permalon. (See product description of Slide-All at the bottom of the message.) On the other hand, Permalon is a standard lubricant for pianos, dries clear and I know how well it works for lubricating key-pins (Thanks, Kent) repetition levers and other parts. But the Permalon is much more expensive, can't be purchased locally and I think it only comes in a 16 oz. can which takes up a lot more space. Protek PROlube also comes in a 4 oz. spray bottle (which is even smaller than the can of Slide-All). Protek PROlube is made by a piano technician specifically for use on pianos. Like Permalon, PROlube is only available from the piano supply houses, not my local hardware store. The label reads: Protek PROlube is an advanced state polymer spray lubricant. Built around the successful CLP formula, PROlube is designed for higher friction areas like the key bed and key frame, shift and sostenuto mechanisms. It is great for front and balance rail key pins, damper guide rail, wires and anywhere you would use a spray lubricant. One thing I don't care for with PROlube is that it takes a lot of pumping to get the spray out. Each short burst of spray takes one pump with your finger on the button. The other two spray lubricants are under pressure in the can and the spray keeps coming out as long as the button is depressed. Which would be your preference for a spray lubricant, and why? Thanks! David Vanderhoofven ***************************************************************** The front of the can reads: Elmer's Slide-All with Teflon Dry Spray Lubricant More slip than silicone or graphite -- no oily stain Danger: Extremely Flammable. Contents under pressure. Net Wt. 4 oz. (113.39 Grams) Teflon is a registered trade-mark of E. I. duPont Nemours & Co. The back of the can reads: Elmer's Slide-All with Teflon The all purpose DRY spray lubricant that stops sticking & squeaking with no oily stain. *Quick, Clean, Dry *For metal, wood, rubber, glass, paint, leather, fabric, many plastics *Won't stain most things *Resistant to water, oil, solvents *More 'slip' than graphite, oil , or silicone Perfect for balky doors, windows, drawers, locks, zippers, musical instruments, moving machinery parts. Great for skates, bikes, sleds, skis, reels, guns. Easy to Use -- Preparation: Surfaces should be clean and dry. Note: Test inconspicuous area for product compatibility to surface and for spray pattern. Application: Shake well. (For narrow spray pattern hold can closer; for broad spray pattern hold can farther away). Hold can upright about 6" from surface. Spray lightly. Try moving parts -- re-spray if necessary. Clean-up: With clean cloth or brush. Wash hands with soap and water. CAUTION: Do not puncture, incinerate, or store above 120 F. Exposure to heat or prolonged direct sunlight may cause bursting. Avoid open flames, sparks, pilot lights. Do not smoke. Vapors may ignite explosively. Do not spray on or near food, tobacco products nor in eyes. If eyes are accidently sprayed flush immediately with cold water. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep away from children. Borden, Inc., Dept. CP Columbus, Ohio 43215, U.S.A. I know this is more than you wanted to know! Would someone care to post what the label on the can of Permalon says? (I don't have a can handy). Thanks! David A. Vanderhoofven dkvander@clandjop.com Joplin, Missouri
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