silicone/naptha solution

[Baldwin Yamaha Piano Centre]

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Hi Mike,
               Baldwin parts dept has it in 4oz cans.
Roger


At 07:12 AM 5/30/02 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi Folks:
>     According to the Baldwin Service Manual, "Tight action centers can be 
> treated by preparing a solution of 1/2 pint of silicone with 1/2 gallon 
> of VM&P naptha.  (1:8)  Shake or mix thoroughly.  Apply to all action 
> centers liberally.  Results will be immediate."  Speaking from personal 
> experience and using gallons of the stuff over the years, I have found it 
> very effective,  as long lasting as CLP, and MUCH less expensive.  My 
> only question is where do you find silicone?  In checking with Dow 
> Chemical, it is sold in case lots of gallons.  I found pure liquid 
> silicone in a large food market in Brazil where it is used as a clothing 
> waterproofing, but have not seen it elsewhere.  In desperation, I've 
> exhausted all the pressure from a can of silicone spray, punched a 
> pinhole in the domed top of the can to be sure, cut the top off with a 
> can opener, and drained the silicone from the can by inverting it.  Seems 
> to work fine, but messy and time consuming.  Anyone have a source?
>     Also does anyone have a source for the mold release known as 
> McLube.  Seems that a number of items made for other industries are 
> applicable to piano work.....   Mike Kurta, RPT

Roger

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