HI, All!

I'll just add my vote to Scott's.  I have been using this silicone for a couple of years, and love it!  I bought two quarts, and I've only worked my way through one - and I have been "oiling" shells for the club as well as my new acquisitions.

Caio!
Linda

> From: Scott Jordan <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2005/09/07 Wed PM 10:08:27 EDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Mineral oil?
>
> The product that you want to use is Dow Corning Silicon Fluid 200. A
> shell dealer
> recommended it to me and it is in my opinion far superior to any
> alternative. I have been using it successfully for many years. It is
> inert organically, non-oily and really brings out your shells' colors
> nicely.
>
> You can find a data sheet at
> http://www.neelyindustries.com/pdf/200med.pdf
> which describes the product in question.  The 200CS viscosity should
> work fine.  A gallon of this stuff will
>
>  last you a couple of years so it is worth the price.
>
>
>
> Scott
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Matt Blaine
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Mineral oil?
>
>
>
> I have been doing a lot of reading regarding cleaning shells. Some
> sources recommend a light application of mineral oil on shells. I was
> wondering if anyone had any advice on the use of mineral oil  or updated
> information on its use that they would be willing to share? I am new at
> this and I do not want to damage my specimens by doing something
> inappropriate.
>
> Matt
>
>
>

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