Lubricating key pins without removing the keys

[jack houweling]

I will first use Flitz to burnish the pin to remove any oxidation then if necessary follow up with protec. Flitz is non-toxic, non-acidic, and non-abrasive.

Jack Houweling
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William R. Monroe 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 2:00 PM
  Subject: Re: Lubricating key pins without removing the keys


  Yes,  my question exactly.  I hope you're not using Flitz as a lubricant.  It really is a polish, i.e. an abrasive.  Not so good for keypins, unless cleaned off and followed with a lubricant, I'd think.

  William R. Monroe

   
    Flitz as a lubricant? Or, in addition you use the tool for polishing?

    Barbara Richmond, RPT

      This is what I use to lubricate key pins on grand pianos without removing the keys.
       Just add some Flitz metal polish to the tool and apply to key pins. Works on all 
      pins and with the bend in the tool it will reach the balance rail pins.

      Jack Houweling



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