<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 2/9/01 5:41:34 PM Pacific Standard Time,
<BR>pianolover88@hotmail.com writes:
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<BR><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">I've got some discoloration here and there on my piano's plain wire strings,
<BR>and it could be the beginning of rust/corrosion. I would sure appreciate
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<BR>recommendation(s)in this area. First & foremost, I want to avoid stripping
<BR>the plating off, but I was wondering if 0000 extra fine steel wool would be
<BR>safe to use. Thanks!
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<BR>Terry Peterson
<BR>LA, CA
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<BR>The problem with fine steel wool is that you will leave some sediment
<BR>undeneath the strings. I have had success using a scrub type steel wool.
<BR>Amway has a good one called "Scrub buds."
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<BR>Scouring pads (dry) works well too.
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<BR>Dave Peake, RPT
<BR>Portland Chapter
<BR>Oregon City, OR
<BR>www.davespianoworks.locality.com
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