mrmusicnotes

Have always used vasoline but going to give OLD LOU"S BAG BALM a try since it"s petroleum based with lanoline,whitch everyone seems to be using.OLD LOU seems very knowledgeable about repair and maintenance in previous posts and I value his opinion.BAG BALM is available @ CVS drug stores if any are interested.

tedh1951

The research continues - however, I have in my hand a spray can of "Lanolene" or "The Original Lanolene Organic Coating". This an 18.5 fluid/oz or 400gm Net container of liquified Lanolin. The directions say "Remove surface rust and sparingly apply Lanolene spray to a clean, dry and preferably warm surface, spread evenly with a clean, dry cloth. ..... Lanolene has the ability to permeate into the structure of most materials including metals, increasing the service life of the coating."

This stuff is 100% Technical Grade Lanolin (non toxic) with a hydrocarbon propellant.

I have applied this to the tuning slides of my old B&H Regent today and gone a-marchin' - works very well indeed, not sticky gooey, but a nice light spray that allows the slide to work well without all the hassle of cleaning up EVERYTHING after the application. Rather like cooking spray, if you like.

I will try for a while and keep you posted.

Oh - stuff is available from the local Marine Centre (Center) and cost AUD$20.50.

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Ted