Plate Lettering

[Farrell]

Thanks David. Thanks to all for your input. I think David's suggestions
might be best for me. I like the idea of using some type of enamel (would
your "black lettering enamel be pretty much the same as the black enamel
sold for painting model cars (Testor's)?).

I might even try using the Pianolac, as Jon Page suggested (I can only
assume I need to rough up the lacquer on the letter tops before
application - Is that what you are doing Jon? - lacquering the plate,
sanding the letter tops for Pianolac adhesion, and then applying the
Pianolac?).

And then the two clincher suggestions: "It's easiest if you get one of those
large (10" diameter) combination light/magnifiers from an art supply store.
And don't drink any coffee that morning." That might just be the info I need
for success! Thanks again!


Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: Plate Lettering


> I've found that a very small brush and black lettering enamel looks the
> best.  It is very lustrous, durable and permanent.  The ink on those
> "permanent" marker pens starts to fade to a kind of dull brown after
awhile.
>   The rollers are fine if the top of the raised letters are uniform, but
on
> a Steinway, for example, that is rarely the case.  If you make a mistake
> with the enamel you can wipe it off with mineral spirits without damaging
> the finish on the plate.  It's easiest if you get one of those large (10"
> diameter) combination light/magnifyers from an art supply store.  And
don't
> drink any coffee that morning.
>
> David Love
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