Hi Keith, I haven't used Fantastic yet, but you should be able to find the article in the Journal (a few years old) about the test comparing various elixirs (ProTek, Fomblin, Fantastic, etc.).
That said, I don't believe the best results are immediate (i.e. not similar to ProTek): the bushing swells up with the solution (similar to an alcohol/water treatment), and the joint freezes up. I think a day's evaporation is expected for the proper result. You might be able to apply heat to dry it more quickly - check the article for their recommendation.
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Patrick Draine RPT
Billerica MA
(978) 663-9690
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-02-2026 15:53
From: Keith Roberts
Subject: Fantastic!
I remember years ago, Randy Chastain was showing me how she was testing fantastic as a center pin cure for the old Steinway grands.
Now I'm seeing fantastic is the go-to.
What is the procedure most are using? Can you use it like protex a drop at a time?
Protex works for a short time on this 1920s O.
Is repinning while doing the Fantastic desirable?
I see the piano tomorrow. It was donated to the local music school. My first time was brief.
It sounds good.
Keith