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Done maybe 7 to 8 searches, and just can not get a straight answer, to a simple and direct question : Will painting Piano Wire, after it's been soldered, Prevent It From Rusting ?? (The reason I won't use it for scratchbuilding, is because it sounds like a Pain, after your 'build ! If simply Painting It, prevents this, I could really use it. Thanks, in advance, guys and gals !
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I have painted chassis and they last very wellDave
Peterborough Ont
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If piano wire is cleaned after soldering, it will not rust.........I have plenty of 30+ year old piano wire chassis with no rust.
If you choose to paint the chassis, that is fine, but again, it must be fully cleaned/primed before painting.
Cheers
Chris Walker
I do not have any handy pics. of really old chassis, but, this one was built close to 15yrs. ago
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Rustoleum may have a paint you can use, you may need to use a primer first. Be sure to clean your work well first.Comment
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As been noted a few times already, cleaning the chassis with soap and water before painting is key, especially if you used any soldering acid when building the chassis.Dickie Pearson
Canterbury, NH
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Chrisguyw is right - I think the acid and flux is the enemy so a clean up afterward is the way to go.
They do sell stainless steel music wire as well, so something else to play with.Last edited by Vintage 1/24; February 12, 2022, 08:06 PM.Comment
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If you're cleaning joints made using an acid flux, it's a good idea to wash them down with a mixture of baking soda & tap water. The baking soda neutralizes the acid. When I build, I keep a mixture handy to use continuously. I don't paint chassis because when you have to resolder a painted joint, it makes a mess. I had much rather just use metal polish on an old toothbrush for a shine.Comment
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When building a modified you want a painted chassisDave
Peterborough Ont
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I neutralise and clean acid flux with lighter fluid and an old toothbrush.Kevan - Isle of Man
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Good suggestions. ThanksScott C.
Amherst, WI
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Between this thread and Harry's video, I'll have to try the baking soda for neutralization
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Just a tid bit of humor for the morning coffee! Have you ever walked in to a hobby store and ask for piano wire? And get a blank stare???? Well I just moved to a town in New Jersey and went to my LHS yes a local hobby shop and asked where the piano wire was and got the dreaded blank stare... Explained to him what I needed and he with the biggest smile ever said OH MUSIC WIRE that's over here!
Happy Tuesday!
MartyComment
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You don't play the piano with it, nor make music any other way with it. So why is it called by those two names? A brass rod is a brass rod.
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