Author: GBK
Date: 2007-08-23 04:49
Jack -
No it was not clear if the oil was 100% absorbed or if there was some evaporation involved.
As I previously said, we were told to do side by side comparison tests on one part of the clarinet (the bell was suggested) using Bore Doctor, Grenad-Oil®, and any other bore oil we had available. I used Micro bore oil.
I used Buffet bells and barrels for my testing.
After letting the parts sit the required 12 hours I could comfortably say that the Micro bore oil had the most oil still remaining on the surface. The Bore Doctor had significantly less remaining, and the Grenad-Oil® was practically all gone.
As instructed, after buffing the wood surfaces with clean cloths, the Micro oil still left a greasy residue and feel to the surface, the Bore Doctor left a nice matte finish to the wood and the Grenad-Oil® left a higher gloss/sheen. To my eyes it was akin to the wood being polished.
What all that means as to absorption vs evaporation, perhaps Omar can scientifically explain ...GBK
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