bench finish damaged

[John Ross]

Hi David,
It sounds like moisture got into the finish.
I have had good luck with a 'Blush Eliminator', I don't have the information
on the one I used.
In Schaff's catalogue they have a Blush Eraser, by Behlen. It works by
reflowing the laquer.
There part # is 1417-100
Hope this helps.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: Vanderhoofven <dkvander@clandjop.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 1:26 PM
Subject: bench finish damaged


> Dear Friends,
>
> I have a customer with a 6-month old Chickering grand in satin ebony
> finish.  The 2 young daughters have enjoyed playing the piano while
wearing
> shorts.  The sweat from their legs has caused some damage to the finish of
> the bench top.  The finish looks "whitish" in color, and kind of "blurry".
> I have tried Cory Satin Ebony Polish, Cory KeyBrite, and Murphy's Oil
Soap,
> all without discernible change in the finish.
>
> Are there any chemicals or special procedures that you have used
> successfully in this type of situation?  I have seen this damage on
> numerous occasions but have never tried to do anything about it, because
> the customers never asked me to do anything about it before.
>
> Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>
> David Vanderhoofven
> Joplin, Missouri