polish-silicones

[Gregory Torres]

Ted,

Another good cleaner and de-greaser is Bleche-White, a whitewall tire cleaner
available about anywhere they sell car-care products. However, it is very strong
and you have to dilute it with water. It is great for cleaning plates,
soundboards, keys, etc. NOT safe for use on lacquer or urethane finishes unless
diluted at least 60-75% and not allowed to sit on the finish very long. I have
used this many times on plates and soundboards and have had great results.
However,  I did learn to dilute it after it completely removed the finish on a
soundboard once...

Regards,
Greg Torres

Roger Jolly wrote:  (snipped)

> At 08:30 AM 5/2/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >At one of the refinishing classes I attended years ago the instructor
> >mentioned using Dow Corning Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner to get rid of
> >silicones.  Can anyone verify this?
> >
> Hi Ted,
>         It works fantastic

>  Use common sense when using, rubber gloves unless you want sore hands,
> don't let it sit on the finish very long, wipe it on wipe it off.
>   It is one of the few detergent's that I have found that will remove the
> black discoloration off piano plates, and bring them up like new. Do not
> let it sit on the plate finish or it will also remove the gilt. For plate
> cleaning we cut with 50% water.
>   The Ideal way to clean this type of finish is to use wool-wax with black
> Scotch Brite pads. a little more work but the finish and sheen will look
> brand new. It will also make the brass decal shine.
> Regards Roger.
>
> >Ted Simmons