refinishing plate

[Farrell]

Hello Hazen. Here's another twist to contemplate. I have no doubt the bronze powder in lacquer works great, but I don't use it because I don't want to run solvent-based lacquers through my spray equipment (don't want to clean it). I have been using the "Piano Gold" from Pianotek. I think it is Behlin. It comes in a spray can and it is the bronze in lacquer. I usually apply two coats of the gold and then two coats clear lacquer. The gold goes on absolutely even and covers well. The color is gorgeous. It is just too easy and looks so good, I know I will be going this route for some time! If you are looking for an easy method on an occasional (or many!) plate that gives superior results, this is it.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bases-loaded@juno.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: refinishing plate


> Hi Hazen -
> 
> I admit to not having used the "liquid" you refer to from Schaff, but I
> have used bronze powder suspended in lacquer many, many times for
> painting plates.  After you have a uniform gold/bronze color, a clear
> coat or two as final topcoats gives a nice look, and protection for the
> color.  You, of course, need proper spray equipment to apply lacquers.
> 
> Mark Potter
> bases-loaded@juno.com
> 
> 
> On Tue, 19 Mar 2002 20:55:38 EST HazenBannister@cs.com writes:
> Hi list, 
>   I am replacing a pinblock,and restringing a piano.I cleaned the plate
> and was going to spay it with bronze spray paint as I have before,but
> instead ordered the bronze flakes and liquid,from Schaff.I've never used
> this product before,and wonder if anyone of you maybe have in the past.Or
> are there any other methods maybe,someone likes better. 
> Thanks in advance, 
> Hazen Bannister