Piano plate refinishing

[Jon Page]

Ted,
Now that you rubbed your finger on the metalic finish, touch-up that
section and spray a clear overcoat. Your finger-mark will probably discolor
down the line, the bronzing powder is made from copper.  It will oxidize
even under a clear coat, so respray/touch-up. Semigloss does not have the
appeal of a gloss finish for a plate. I have sprayed many and gloss is the way
to go.  In fact once the gold is sprayed, don't touch the plate until the clear
coat is on. This includes lettering.
The dust you feel is partly overspray, dust and metallic residue. Use a clean,
dry rag to wipe it off and be _careful_ not to press hard to produce streaks.
Jon Page
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass. (jpage@capecod.net)
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At 06:38 AM 3/29/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Based on a recommendation I received through this list I have just
>completed spraying Rustoleum Gold Metallic on a grand plate and it looks
>nice and professional.  However, I get a powdery residue on my finger when
>I rub it over the plate.  Any ideas about what I should use to clean that
>off without removing the main finish too?  I had originally planned to
>apply a clear coat but several of the messages advised against that.  I'm
>wondering why.  I thought a clear coat would protect the finish.  Any
>advice would be appreciated.
>
>Ted Simmons
>Merritt Island, FL
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Jon Page
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass. (jpage@capecod.net)
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