Mark, Do you have some Ballistol oil in your kit? http://www.ballistol.de/english/index.php?page=01&sub=04&sub2=29 <http://www.ballistol.de/english/index.php?page=01&sub=04&sub2=29> It looks like it is available over there: http://huntersboma.co.za/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=65&products_id=1352 <http://huntersboma.co.za/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=65&products_id=1352> http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/18725210/Ballistol+Weapon-Oil+-+200ml+Spray/description/ It's good for strings, centre pins or any cleaning & lubrication jobs. Scott Jackson On 02/22/2011 09:00 AM, The Davis Family (Mark, Janine, William, Stephen & Matthew) wrote: > > Hello Paul > > Thank you for your response. I suppose when there is evidence of a few > string breaks then one can be sure it is time to replace, otherwise > one cannot tell. > > Here in South Africawe are not able to get Protec due to the > restriction on importing flammable products. But I read in Steve > Brady’s book on field repairs that Naphtha mineral oil is the next > best thing, so I use Zippo fluid for friction points and sometimes on > sticking center pins too. > > All the best > > Mark Davis >
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