water based lacquer

[Paul]

This is a multi-part message in MIME format.

---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment
List
I inspected two Steinway B's at a nearby college that is hosting an =
international piano recital and wants the instruments "cosmetically =
improved." The cases appear to be in good condition except for the =
custodial dings and dents from daily use. I was actually quite surprised =
by their condition. The question raised: can they be dent filled, =
topcoated and buffed to make them stage worthy. The college is not =
interested in total refinishing, too expensive. I've done this in the =
passed with traditional lacquer methods, but I want to know if I can do =
it with water based lacquer. I've been spraying finishes for a long time =
but have yet to make the leap into water based. I gather from what I =
read from venders that this would be possible, but I'd like to hear from =
someone who has/is doing it and what they are running into. I'm familiar =
with dent work from Bondo to Konig, and finish prep and spraying for =
solvent base coatings. My concern is getting the water based to stick to =
the old finish. I plan on buying a new gun for this finish and making =
technique adjustments as required. Right now I'm favoring the gravity =
feed model for compressed air. What are your thoughts concerning the =
pianos and the type of spray gun you have and the brands of water based =
lacquers you are using and why. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks.

Paul Chick

---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/5c/3f/41/28/attachment.htm

---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--