This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Epoxy is sensitive to ultra violet light. Even the best laid plans to keep UV light away from the board aren't always effective. A spray coat of lacquer or varnish with UV blockers is recommended by Del Fandrich in the article he wrote on the subject. David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Joe Garrett Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 4:25 PM To: pianotech Subject: Re: Epoxy on soundboards David Love said: "It doesn't much matter even if it dries with a flat glossy film. Epoxy is UV sensitive so you still have to sand it (for adhesion) nd coat it with a finish that has UV blocking or the epoxy tends to break down over time. David, Huh?!!!!! UV should never be on a soundboard. (Period)!!!! So, what the heck is this all about? If you want to put a finish over the epoxy, have at it! I think it is over-kill and may just un-do the effect you are looking for, (better sustain/volume) Too much finish on a soundboard will kill the sound. I've seen it many times. The worst being a Polyester finish on a 9' Bechstein, rebuilt on the Euro Continent. That was the deadest piano I've ever heard! Yikes! Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ef/b4/df/fd/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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