Peter,

The product that you want to use is Dow Corning Silicon Fluid 200. A dealer
recommended it to me and it is in my opinion far superior to any
alternative.  I have been using it successfully for several years.  It is
inert organically, non-oily and really brings out your shells' colors
nicely.

You can find a pdf. file at http://www.neelyindustries.com/pdf/200med.pdf
which describes the product in question.  1000cs is one liter
(approximately one gallon).  You can order w/ credit card from Neely
Industries in Texas at 800-242-1483.

You will love this stuff.

Regards,

Scott


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From:   Peter Egerton [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Saturday, April 13, 2002 7:59 PM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Re: WD 40 / Oiling Shells

Leslie,

Thanks. I've looked at some of the messages and still have not decided
what would be best. I think I'd use silicone if it was easily available. I
went to a couple hardware stores and asked for liquid or spray silicone
and just got funny stares...at least I could find WD-40. Maybe I should
try more stores? Could those out there using silicone please tell me
some of the brand names that they are using and maybe I can get them
here in Canada?

Thanks again,

Peter Egerton
(drowning in ever-rainy Vancouver)


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