Hetman makes an excellent slide lubricant that is synthetic. I use two grades: USG#9 which is very thick and Slide Grease #8 which is a normal consistency for most applications. CORdially, Luke Zyla email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 4:27 AM Subject: [Hornlist] Slide lubricants
> Hello everyone, > I was reading the information archive on hornplayer.net, and read Mr. > Hecht's posting about lubricating your slides with certain things. > I am currently using Selmer's Pink goo stuff, and was wondering if > thats the stuff that eventually works its way through the horn and intto the > valves. > What would be the best lubricant that allows the slides to move quite > freely, forms a great seal, and does not dry up quickly and travel through the > horn? > > Thanks, > Mike > > PS: I heard that axle grease, vaseline, and other petroleum products > are some culprits that will eventually work its way through the horn. > Thanks Mr. Hecht ;-) > _______________________________________________ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lzyla%40charter.net _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
