Improving Finish Lustre

David Ilvedson ilvey@sbcglobal.net
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 22:21:59 -0700


Howard's is often found in antique shops.   They use it to make that old table look great.   I like the stuff and recommend it to customers...

David I.



----- Original message ---------------------------------------->
From: "William R. Monroe" <A440WRMPiano@tm.net>
To: Paul McCloud <pmc033@earthlink.net>, Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 20:15:35 -0500
Subject: Re: Improving Finish Lustre

>Any idea if this product is similar to the one offered by Cory Products
>(Fine Wood Restorer)?  Any other input out there?

>Thanks,
>William R. Monroe
>Madison, WI
>Assoc.


>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Paul McCloud" <pmc033@earthlink.net>
>To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:53 AM
>Subject: Re: Improving Finish Lustre


>> I suggest some Howard's Finish Restore.  It wipes on with a rag, shines it
>up, colors minor scratches and makes an old finish look good again.  It's
>not a polish or wax, but dries and becomes part of the finish.  Home Depot
>carries it.  Good luck.
>> Paul McCloud
>> San Diego
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: "William R. Monroe" <A440WRMPiano@tm.net>
>> Sent: Jul 29, 2004 5:53 AM
>> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
>> Subject: Improving Finish Lustre
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> A question for you finish folks.  I've a client with a nice grand with a
>not
>> so nice finish.  It has a few small scratches, some down through the
>stain,
>> and in general has lost a bit of luster.  What's the best way to improve
>the
>> overall look of the beast?  It is a walnut, NC Lacquer.  Can the luster be
>> improved simply with a handheld electric buffer and some compound?  What
>> compound?  What speed?  Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.  I'm
>> really interested in this area, and am curious what all the options are.
>> Also, any recommendations for books/literature on the subject would be
>> appreciated.
>>
>> William R. Monroe
>> Madison, WI
>> Assoc.
>>
>>
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