Fallboard letters

[Paul Chick (EarthLink)]

----- Original Message -----
From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
To: <oleg-i@wanadoo.fr>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 7:05 PM
Subject: RE: Fallboard letters


> I'd use an automotive polishing compound of the proper
> finess. It will have enough abrasive to brighten the
> brass, but without he harsh chemicals of brass polish.
>    De : pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
> > [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]De la
> > part de Jack Houweling
> >   Envoyé : samedi 28 septembre 2002 19:17
> >   À : Pianotech
> >   Objet : Fallboard letters
> >
> >
> >   I would like to know how to polish inlayed letters
> > on fallboards? I assume
> > they are brass. How do you polish without affecting
> > the polyester? Can they
> > be coated with lacquer to prevent futher tarnishing?
> >
> >                             Thanks Jack
> Jack
I haved use Macguiars (spelling) Cleaner Wax to remove the tarnish on the
brass lettering of Kawais and Yamahas and never have a problem with the poly
finish.  It is a liquid wax available at Walmart, Shopko, Target, or auto
supply dealers.

Paul Chick