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<div>Doesn't a lubricant give some protection against corrosion, so wouldn't it be better to put some on?</div>
<div>Especially in sea air places like yours! A just in case scenario.</div>
<div>John Ross</div>
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<div>The lubricant also attracts moisture and dirt. </div>
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<div>Wim<br>
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From: John Ross <jrpiano@eastlink.ca><br>
To: pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org><br>
Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:38 am<br>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?<br>
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<div id=AOLMsgPart_1_dcc466e0-6086-471d-848c-b24d5dced21f>Hi Wim,
<div>Doesn't a lubricant give some protection against corrosion, so wouldn't it be better to put some on?</div>
<div>Especially in sea air places like yours! A just in case scenario.</div>
<div>John Ross</div>
<div>Windsor, Nova Scotia</div>
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<div>On 03-09-2011, at 3:20 PM, <A href="mailto:tnrwim@aol.com">tnrwim@aol.com</A> wrote:</div>
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<div>A properly bushed and polished wire should not need any lubricant. </div>
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<div>Wim <br>
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From: David Boyce <<A href="mailto:David@piano.plus.com">David@piano.plus.com</A>><br>
To: pianotech <<A href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>><br>
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<div id=AOLMsgPart_1_71d96999-0802-4166-b55c-913c4673bcea><FONT face=Arial>When re-fitting grand dampers after renewing the damper felts and polishing the wires/stems, what do you favor for lubricating the existing bushings?<br>
Teflon powder, Protek CLP, or nothing?<br>
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David.<br>
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