fingerprints

[Jeff Tanner]

For the soundboard and plate, I've been using Arthur Reblitz's
recommendation of water with a little vinegar added.  Cleans better than
plain water.  There may be better alternatives, but I've been relatively
pleased with the results on those old grands that haven't been cleaned in
25 years.

Jeff

>Hey folks,
>We have some 7' Steinway grands that have over 30 years of fingerprints on
>them.  We also have a Baldwin SD-10 about the same age.   We are beginning
>a program to rebuild them but that will take five or 6 years.  They are
>traditional black and I would like to clean them up some.  Just dusting
>won't do it.  I'm not sure I'm ready to use the steel wool on them.  Any
>ideas on how to clean them up?
>
>By the way, I am cleaning the soundboards and harp and am beginning to
>file hammers and regulate (some of them really need it-the 3 concert
>instruments have been kept up, but the others have not).  Thanks for your
>suggestions.
>
>Elwood Doss, Jr.
>University of Tennessee at Martin
>
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