naphtha + mineral oil / silicon + naphtha

[Kevin E. Ramsey]

    Blowing out he dirt, and tightening flange screws is always a good idea,
when you can. Thanks for the reminder!


----- Original Message -----
From: <Ojaituner2@aol.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2001 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: naphtha + mineral oil / silicon + naphtha


> Hello List,
>
> Would like to weigh in on this subject. I too saw demonstration put on by
> Wurlitzer at a National back about 1978.
> I have used the silicone naphtha treatment on a regular basis to deal with
> sluggish centers and have never experienced any of the problems for which
it
> has been labeled with.
> This stuff works when nothing else will and I have also had sustained
success
> on verdigris action centers where I have been able to follow the treatment
> for over ten years.
> I also feel that it makes shrinking centers more stable and seems to help
in
> not over shrinking.
> The main concern is to use it in open air or with good exhaust and give
the
> action a chance to air out well before putting it back in the piano. I
always
> bring the action back to the shop where I can tighten the flange screws
first
> and blow the dirt out so that I am not washing dirt and dust into the
works.
> Thankyou to the list, for all the good info all around.
> Dennis Ashly