I received an inquiry as follows on refinishing the following piano, from a customer. She has a Brambach 4'-8" grand. 1925 year . The finish is walnut and splotchy. Alligatored and cracking. " Prunish", and very "dry" faded looking. --------------dated 1-6-98--------------: "Stephen, Before you go farther- it's my understanding that stripping wood (especially vat stripping) is very bad for it, and that it can lower the value of antique pieces tremendously. Also I have read that restoring a lacquered finish needs to be done with mineral spirits, cheesecloth and fine steel wool, and lots of rubbing.While I realize my piano was not in the best of shape, I would hate to spend a lot more money on refinishing that would actually lower it's value. Please talk to some antique and piano restorers (not refinishers) and get back to me. Thanks, Susan" ---------- I have my thoughts about what "antique" represents here. Could I have some comments from you fellow professionals? So as to pass on? -- .---------Begin Fingerprint-----------------. .4386 C8FC D4F2 E3DD 0677 9C16 4197 5EA9 . .----------End Fingerprint------------------. Key available from pgp-public-keys@pgp.mit.edu
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