This my first post to the list in awhile so bear with me please. On the grey pads that indicate 'between coats', they seem to work well on plain wire, however there is another coarser grey that is for 'stripping' that seems to work for wound strings. The first pass is across the windings, the second with the windings (repeat as necessary),and then go to whatever final 'polishing media' you choose. Here in the humid south it is at least a try. These are Scotch Pads, there are others that are milder ones you can get at a local grocery store as pot cleaners. New flame suit reqested, but with a smaller ego fit if you can Conrad. Thank you. Hubert Liverman Piano Tuner/tech Opelika, AL ----- Original Message ----- From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 12:28 PM Subject: String cleaning advice sought. Please. > I am faced with cleaning the strings and generally > shinying up things in a well preserved 1920's Ampico > grand, with only a little darkness on the windings and > a little corrosion on the plain wires. Haven't done > this in a couple of years and desire advice on best > known current practice. ( Am thinking of gray abrasive > pads for plain wires, and/or > "Cotton Wadding" polish for the windings.) > This is your big chance to display your superior > knowledge, and even call me an idjit, if it suits you! > > Thanks! > Thump > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! > http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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