sluggish centers

[John Freeman]

John Musselwhite wrote:
> 
> At 11:20 PM 2/13/98 -0600, Richard wrote:
> 
> >So I am wondering if anyone else uses Protek on centers, and how do
> >you like or dislike it?  Does it last longer than say two years?
> 
> I use Protek CLP on tight centres as well as for other purposes. On badly
> verdigrised centres such as those on an old Chickering grand I look after I
> reapply it every couple of years. The elderly owner of that instrument
> isn't prepared to replace all the parts, even though it needs it. On that
> action I tried almost everything before I started using Protek on it. At
> least it's playable now and treating it is inexpensive and quick.
> 
> I might add I've also used it to stop squeeks in key bushings and balance
> holes as well as squeeks from the capstans on verticals. I do not know yet
> if that fix is "permanent", but at least it helps.
> 
> A couple of months ago I ran into a cheap Canadian piano where every
> centrepin was tight and needless to say, the instrument was unplayable. A
> single protek treatment worked wonders on it instantly. We'll see how well
> that one works over the long run, and I'll report on it if it starts to
> stick again if anyone's interested in it.
> 
> I still use alcohol and water to shrink bushings if I have the time or the
> centres are WAY too tight, but Protek seems to work extremely well on those
> centres that are borderline tight or contaminated, especially if the piano
> owner is on a tight budget.
> 
>                 John
> 
> John Musselwhite, RPT  - Calgary, Alberta Canada
> musselj@cadvision.com - http://www.cadvision.com/musselj/

Where can I buy Protek.  John Freeman