<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML style="FONT-SIZE: x-small; FONT-FAMILY: MS Sans Serif"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2963" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Steve,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">I've used Flitz on treble strings with fine results.  Nothing bad to report.  However, on a plate, use caution.  I was cleaning a Chickering 1/4 grand plate once and around the decal area, it started lifting the finish/decal.  Proceed with caution.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Also, I would stay away from the erasers on the bass strings.  Too much potential for junk getting into the coils.  JMO.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">William R. Monroe</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>...........On occasion I detail pianos. Part of this service includes removing rust from strings. I use those eraser type things the  various suppliers sell on bass strings, and sometimes on plain wire with limited success. I also use scotch bright scrub pads to remove rust on pain wire (the dark green course ones). As a finishing touch I use flitz on the pedals, name board and other brass parts that can easily be reached. Sometimes it can bring a plate back to life as well! One client observed me using flitz and produced a small packet with a flitz cleaning cloth inside. Kind of like a hand wipe from Kentucky Fried Chicken. I have not been able to find this product in any store, however on the flitz website they do sell these cleaning cloths in various sizes.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>Now finally my question. Would it cause any harm to use these cleaning cloths on plain wire strings to remove rust. I would be hesitant to use them on bass strings as I know you can kill a bass string by getting any residue in the copper windings.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>Opinions, comments please.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>Thanks in advance.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>Now lets all talk amoungst ourselves.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>Steve</FONT>  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Steve Blasyak</DIV> <DIV><A href="mailto:atuneforyou@earthlink.net">atuneforyou@earthlink.net</A></DIV> <DIV>EarthLink Revolves Around You.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>