Finish question

[Paul]

Phil
When I clean up a used ebony satin finished piano, I generally use 3/0 or
4/0 steel wool and my cleaning solution, spray the surface and moisten the
steel wool. Move quickly in the direction of the grain with firm pressure.
Then quickly wipe with a dampened cloth with the grain followed by a
slightly dampened cloth to remove any remaining residue. It doesn't make a
prefect surface, but does improve the appearance. Touch the scratches and
scuffs as time and budget allow. Sometimes when the surface has only packing
scratches, I'll use the procedure and put 4/0 pumice on the moist steel
wool. You'll get use to the terrible his as you rub the finish. Clean as
described above. Keep your strokes parallel to an edge and each other. It'll
look like a factory job!

Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Bondi <tito@PhilBondi.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: Finish question


> > Is it a lacquer or polyester satin finish?
> >
> It's Lacquer, Paul..sorry for not mentioning that earlier.
>
> Glen Grafton's explaination earlier seemed very thorough..and..I
understand
> it!
>
> Can you add anything more, or offer something else?
>
> Thanks Glen...and Paul,
>
> Rook
>