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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Folks:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> 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? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> 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</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>