Lube for plastic flanges?

[Kevin E. Ramsey RPT]

Protek doesn't (As I understand it) work it's magic on the flange anyway, it
works on the metal of the pin, which rides in the wool of the flange. It's
easy to think that you're putting the lube on the wool bushing, and that's
what's it's doing. What I think it's doing is coating the metal of the pin,
making it slick. If you don't think so, try this: put a small amount on a
piece of cloth and wipe it on the rear duplex area of a grand. The next time
you see that piano, see if masking tape will adhere to it. (It won't)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Diane Hofstetter" <dianepianotuner@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 12:19 PM
Subject: Lube for plastic flanges?


> List,
>
>   Lucky me!  It wasn't a broken plastic elbow, just a stripped dowel where
> it fits into the back of the key...
> However, all the flanges _are_ plastic and numerous ones are hanging up.
> It's damp here, but don't want to install a Damppchaser, is Protek a good
> choice for plastic, or........?
>
>   Thanks!
>   Diane
>
> Diane Hofstetter
> 245-M Mount Hermon Rd.
> Scotts Valley, CA 95066
> ph  831-438-6222
> fax 831-430-9741
> dianepianotuner@hotmail.com
>
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