I mostly deal with 75-100 year old pianos in an out of the shop. I use LPS #1, a rust breaker. I spray a bit into a small container and then using q-tips, touch each string at the top termination point. Additionally, in really bad cases, I make my first turn with the hammer a downturn. Often I can hear the rust bond breaking. Then I begin to go up. Strings very rarely break. The blurb on the can says "The fine lubricant that penetrates, dries fast and won't attract dust or dirt." Manuf. by LPS Laboratories in Tucker, GA 1-800-241-8334. And, before you ask, it does not contain CFCs, chlorinated solvents or silicones. Clair From: Greg Newell <gnewell@ameritech.net> Subject: Re: Wim/Pitch raise experiment I believe that should have been CPL for Center Pin Lube. Yes it will ease the rusty bearing points but I would try to keep it away from the tuning pins. Greg Jason Kanter wrote: What's CLP? A lubricant that will ease the rusty bearing points without creeping into the tuning pins? -- Clair's Piano Service http://www.vt2000.com/cps
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