Julia, I've heard a lot of different explanations about what it is, but most involve a factory-applied lubricant and subsequent chemical or biological degradation of said lubricant. The only complete and long-term cure is replacement of the affected parts. Mike KeyKat88 at aol.com wrote: > Greetings, > > Is Steinway verdigris mold? > > Is it better to repin or replace wippens in a Steinway that has this? > > Thanks > Julia Gottshall > Reading, PA > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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