Lube Problems

[David ilvedson]

Joel,

Squeeks in key bushings are often caused by excess glue 
soaking into the cloth and after some wear is exposed to 
squeek against the keypin.  No amount of Protek is going to 
cure that problem.  

David I.

From:           	JCSwafford@AOL.COM
Date sent:      	Mon, 3 Jan 2000 22:00:20 EST
Subject:        	Re: Lube Problems
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> Dear List:
> 
> I have been having problems with Protek over the past year or so. After 
> applying the solution to key bushings and vertical damper lever felt to stop 
> or prevent squeaks I find that very shortly after applications that the 
> squeak that was there becomes even more apparent and where squeaks weren't 
> present they arise. 
> 
> This has caused maybe five call backs and personal embarrassment as well as 
> inconvenience on mine and my customers behalf.
> 
> Has anybody else had this problem? I find that the only way to stop the 
> squeaks is to apply a huge amount of it. This is expensive, wasteful, and 
> seems unprofessional.
> 
> I'm afraid to use it now. What's going on here? Is there other products that 
> some of you can recommend that work as good as Protek is supposed to work.
> 
> Thanks for your feedback.
> 
> Joel Swafford, RPT
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net