[pianotech] Dreaded verdigris

[David Ilvedson]

I know nothing will reliably work in the long term so I don't sweat it.   Protek/Goose frees it up long enough to get out the door.   Of course I recommend replacing the parts for a permanent fix...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: tom <tomtuner at verizon.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 8/20/2009 8:14:57 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Dreaded verdigris


>List,

> A client with a Steinway K mentioned to me that a technician was able to
>free up a verdigris infested action with Ronsonal lighter fluid.

>I know we have beaten this one to death, but I'd be interested if anyone has
>any experience with this stuff.

>As best I can tell it is essentially naptha , but the info was not from the
>manufacturer .

>With advice from all quarters including some of our more illustrious listees
>, I've thrown the kitchen sink at this stuff over many years. Protek, Ethel
>Benzene ,Hexane- methanol . I have yet to try Ballistal (Sp?) and a heat gun
>as suggested here recently.

> Thanks in advance 

>Tom Driscoll RPT