I am not talking 'oil'. I never noticed Protek attract oil or dirt. Maybe I am not as observant as you, but must admit I never checked back. John Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia I realize Protec is not an oil, and it might not attract oil and dirt. It probably doesn't, since I use it all the time on action parts. But I stand by my original statement, that a properly bushed and polish damper wire should not need any kind of lubricant. If the damper hangs up, it's usually because of improper travel of the wire, or a tight center. Wim -----Original Message----- From: John Ross <jrpiano at eastlink.ca> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 10:30 am Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication? I am not talking 'oil'. I never noticed Protek attract oil or dirt. Maybe I am not as observant as you, but must admit I never checked back. John Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia On 03-09-2011, at 5:24 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote: Doesn't a lubricant give some protection against corrosion, so wouldn't it be better to put some on? Especially in sea air places like yours! A just in case scenario. John Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia The lubricant also attracts moisture and dirt. Wim -----Original Message----- From: John Ross <jrpiano at eastlink.ca> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:38 am Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication? Hi Wim, Doesn't a lubricant give some protection against corrosion, so wouldn't it be better to put some on? Especially in sea air places like yours! A just in case scenario. John Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia On 03-09-2011, at 3:20 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote: A properly bushed and polished wire should not need any lubricant. Wim -----Original Message----- From: David Boyce <David at piano.plus.com> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 1:27 am Subject: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication? When re-fitting grand dampers after renewing the damper felts and polishing the wires/stems, what do you favor for lubricating the existing bushings? Teflon powder, Protek CLP, or nothing? Best regards, David. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20110903/602efdb8/attachment.htm>
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