[pianotech] Fabric softener on hard hammers

[David M. Porritt]

David:

I've used Isopropyl alcohol 7:1 with Downey with success.  The main thing is
keep it light.  I use an artist brush and apply it only to the striking
surface.  If you put on a lot it will definitely change the shape of the
hammer.  

dave

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:31 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org; caut at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Fabric softener on hard hammers

Those of you who use fabric softener on hard hammers what do use, what do
you mix it with and in what proportion.  I've got a customer with an old
upright that someone put some real rocks on and there's no way to needle
them down.  Tried the alcohol and water route with limited success, going to
plan B before I set the explosives.  

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com