I have tested a product, Howards FeednWax that is bee's wax and orange oil and it does protect the strings. Beeswax is safe.
If this is a grand piano a better idea is to make a string cover. Protecting the strings from dust also keeps off corrosion.
Wool is best, but any fabric will protect the strings from dust and corrosion. You cut fabric to the shape of the inside of your grand piano. Use yard sticks to keep the fabric from touching the strings (usually at least 3 yardsticks).
Or order a professional string cover. For that see your piano technician.
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Blaine Hebert
Duarte CA
626-795-5170
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-11-2020 07:36
From: Harry Dane
Subject: can i polish those little spots of rust on strings using metal polish ?
Thank you both
BTW,
Can i use beewax to protect the strings a little,maybe .
I ve already used cotton swab with alcohol to clean those rusty spots,
and it left some black residue on my cotton swab,is that the steel powder?
Or is it the oxidized layer being stripped off and glued to the swab?
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Harry Dane
New York NY
764789557
Original Message:
Sent: 11-11-2020 03:49
From: Blaine Hebert
Subject: can i polish those little spots of rust on strings using metal polish ?
Metal polishes will make a bright surface but will leave a corrosive film that rusts quickly.
Skotchbright or emery paper will polish it better. Even very fine sand paper works, but should only be used on heavy corrosion.
I avoid steel wool because it leave filaments that are hard to remove and produce noises.
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Blaine Hebert
Duarte CA
626-795-5170
Original Message:
Sent: 11-10-2020 12:52
From: Harry Dane
Subject: can i polish those little spots of rust on strings using metal polish ?
Hello,
I m wondering if it would be appropriate to use metal polish to remove some rusty spots on strings.
i mean the product which is called metal polish used to refinish metal surface.
Harry
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Harry Dane
New York NY
764789557
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