Mike + My understanding was that the silicone would creep into the wood, metal causing dust and gunk to form on those parts. I remember their application was in the area of the damper flanges. The squeeze bottle technique hit the hammer flange, and often the damper lift rod area. After I moved from the Wurly dealer my lube of choice changed so I never followed the lube long time results. Your endorsement is reason enough to revive the mixture. Silicone used to come in a pint can, is that still available? I am familiar with the silicone in a spray can for use on car door rubber lining. How do you purchase silicone for use? Any tips on mixing and application? I think the recommendation was for VM&P naptha found in paint stores. Thanks for your info. Joe Joel Jones, RPT Madison, WIl On Jul 19, 2007, at 9:28 AM, Mike Kurta wrote: > Joel and list: > The Baldwin service manual from years ago outlines a similar > bushing lube formula, I'm guessing its the same as Wurly's. It > consists of 1 part silicone to 7 parts naptha. The theory is that the > naptha shrinks the offending bushing and after it evaporates, leaves a > light coating of silicone as a lubricant. I use this mixture > exclusively and have found it equal to Protek and Joe's goose juice at > far less cost. > Mike Kurta
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