silicone/naptha solution

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In a message dated 6/13/2002 10:13:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
baldwin@mta-01.sk.sympatico.ca writes:


> Subj:Re: silicone/naptha solution 
> Date:6/13/2002 10:13:48 AM Pacific Standard Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:baldwin@mta-01.sk.sympatico.ca">baldwin@mta-01.sk.sympatico.ca</A>
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>         List

   I still halve half a liter I got 15 years ago from Yamaha. It cost me 100 
bucks even then.
     Dale Erwin

> 
> 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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