Key Bushings Oil Soaked

[Richard Moody]

Try in this order until desired results are obtained. 
Paint thinner (mineral spirits NOT Laquer thinner), denatured
alcohol, grain alcohol (Ever Clear)(but reserve 4 ounces), Naptha
(cigarette lighter fluid). Soak the affected areas, then wash off
with clean.   If no luck this far try acetone, but off course be
careful not to get on plastic keytops, and watch out for the key
fronts.  If they get ruined, that's why you put aside 4 ounces of
ethyl. 

R. MOody  

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> From: JIMRPT@aol.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Key Bushings
> Date: Friday, February 06, 1998 3:10 PM
> 
> List;
>  I am currently working on a set of keys whose front rail bushings,
indeed the
> entire front of the keys, has been soaked in McLube or some similar
substance.
>  My usual method of soaking the bushing, allowing to stand, and
then steaming
> is not working especially well.  
>  Any ideas? Tricks? 
> Jim Bryant (FL)