If you do mix up a batch, make sure that the container you use is really tightly sealed. Years ago when I made a batch, when I went to refill my ready use container, the main container had evaporated so out of the gallon of mixture, I got to use only one small container. Maybe that is what I originally used this Dow -Corning stuff for. I thought I had got it to do with electronic organs. The label is missing, and I have probably had it for 25 years or more. John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Kurta" <mkurta at adelphia.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 11:28 PM Subject: Re: wurly juice > I'm not sure whose formula was whose, but this naptha/silicone > recipe was taken from the Baldwin service manual. Anyway, you can > retrieve silicone from a spray can like this: Invert the can and exhaust > all the gas but retain the fluid. You won't be able to get every bit of > the pressure out of the can, so set the can right side up, and punch a > small hole in the dome to let all the gas escape completely. Cut the top > off the can and drain. Some brands will come out in a liquid form, some a > semi-liquid. It is also available by the gallon from Clearco Products Co. > (215) 639-2640. www.clearcoproducts.com > Then mix 1 part silicone to 7 parts naptha. Any naptha will do, VM&P > is a designation meaning Varnish Makers & Painters but its not required. > Any paint, hardware or home center will carry it in quarts and some have > gallons. > CAUTION! Naptha is extremely flammable, handle with care. I'm not sure > if Baldwin still sells it, you might try camping supply stores as it is > used for waterproofing gear. > Mike Kurta
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