Grey in lacquer finish.

[Mike Swendsen]

 Al, it depends on why the piano is going gray.   If the finish is wearing
through, the only answer is to cover it with something.  If it is just on
the finish, you can try and remove it by using a polish, like McGuiars  #17
( it's a very fine abrasive used for polishing clear plastics)

MIke

-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Al Jeschke
Sent:	Tuesday, November 10, 1998 5:36 PM
To:	pianotech@ptg.org
Subject:	Grey in lacquer finish.

Dear List,

One of my customers owns a piano (approx. 15 year old) finished in black
lacquer. The finish is showing grey in some areas and she would like to
remove the grey.   She informed me that she has not polished with
furniture polish, although she has tried a vinegar solution to remove
the grey, but with no success.  Does someone on the list have a solution
to removing the grey without refinishing the piano?

Al Jeschke  RPT
Calgary, Alberta