I had the same proablem with wax build up on a Yamaha C3.... The lady was goiang to have someone refinish it. All it needed was a good cleaning and a polishing. Clean with mineral spirits, or wax wash.. or even windex sprayed on a rag and used to take the wax off. Turn the rag often so pick up the wax so you won't just be smearing it around again. then use some Mcguires No. 17. ( a very fine plastic polish, used for buffing out scratches in plexiglass etc.) It is usually available at an autobody supply shop, and may fine paint stores. It also works very well for polishing lacquer finishes, and cleaning grubby key tops, even ivory. It will take about 2 hours and the piano should look almost as new, assuming there are no other flaws in the finish. C. MIke Swendsen david severance wrote: > > Friends > > I recently purchased a Yamaha C-5 that the previous owner had > thoroughly waxed with what I don't know. I have attempted to remove the > waxy buildup with mineral spirits, but the finish remains somewhat cloudy > and streaky in places. I notice that Mohawk sells a wax remover and a > silicon wash. Has anyone had any experience with these or other products? > > Dave Severance
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