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<DIV><SPAN class=937510609-06032006>If it is a Naylor Vickers casting it will be
somewhat porous and have a very poor surface.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=937510609-06032006>Good penatrant properties are
essential.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=937510609-06032006>Anything oil based that can be blown away
with a high pressure water cleaner would be good, clear wax oil or the sort of
oil BWB use on canal gear would be good, as long it is sprayed on with lots of
propellant to it forms a thin layer when the propellant evaporates.</SPAN></DIV>
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bellhistorians@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians@yahoogroups.com]<B>On
Behalf Of </B>Robert Lewis<BR><B>Sent:</B> 05 March 2006 22:56<BR><B>To:</B>
bellhistorians@yahoogroups.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Bell Historians] Fwd: Steel
bell protective coatings<BR><BR></DIV></FONT></FONT>
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