Dyna2 stripper

[Greg Newell]

Arthur,
    I will try it but I don't remember using a trowel with any of the
strippers I've tried. I'm heading to the shop yet tonight so I'll give it a
try. Before I used DYNA 2 at all I went and picked up 2 natural bristle
brushes. I'll let you know how it goes.

Greg

gutlo wrote:

> ----------
> > From: Greg Newell <gnewell@ameritech.net>
> > To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > Subject: Dyna2 stripper
> > Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 1:45 AM
> >
> > Dear list,
> >     I have finally tried the Dyna2 stripper I received. Since I
> > purchased a gallon I guess that my trial pint was given to someone else.
> > I must say that I was rather unimpressed.
> >     Tonight I had some extra time (a rarity) and tried a patch slightly
> > larger than a square foot. I waited at least one hour as suggested and
> > scraped off part of the application. I found that several layers
> > remained on the test patch area and will have to be removed later. Not
> > long enough, right? I left the remainder for another hour or so and then
> > tried to remove that. I found that it removed most of the old finish but
> > was rather spotty in some areas. The part I tried was the large lid
> > standing on edge with it's long side on the floor. I will say that it
> > was great at not running anywhere (vertically applied). I would like it
> > to work a little better overall though.
> >     I will use this stuff for the case I'm sure since I would rather it
> > not drip anywhere but where I put it. I can count on this with Dyna2.
> > I'm sure though that it will take more than one application which I was
> > not prepared for. I guess I wrongly assumed that I would be done once I
> > waited long enough and all would scrape away. I'm thinking of using this
> > for tender areas and the caustic stuff for the rest so I can hope to
> > finish the project while I still have life and breath in me. I'd be
> > interested to hear your results if you'd care to share. There should be
> > at least 8 of you out there who have access to this through your free
> > pints. Whatcha think?
> >
> > --
> > Greg Newell
> > Greg's Piano Forté
> > 19270 Harlon Ave.
> > Lakewood, Ohio 44107
> > 216-226-3791
> > mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
> >
> > Greg,
>
> Try this:  apply the Dyna 2 with a 3 inch, natural bristle brush as thick
> as you can.  Wait one hour.  The finish should be liquified to the bare
> wood.
>
> In our recent phone conversation, you mentioned you had applied it with a
> trowel.  This would make for an uneven coat, thus a spotty removal.
>
> Arthur Grudko, StarHawk Labs Dyna 2 distributor 845-855-0996

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Greg Newell
Greg's Piano Forté
19270 Harlon Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216-226-3791
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net