Finish repair on a Baldwin Upright

[Paul McCloud]

Hi.
On Baldwins, the finish is usually lacquer, unless the finish is extremely
high gloss.  Lacquer is repaired with lacquer stick applied with a hot
knife.  If the finish is polyester, you will probably need to fill it with
polyester.  Either finish requires the proper materials and methods.  If
you want to learn finish repair, you can get information from Mohawk
(lacquer finishes) and Allied Piano (polyester).  I would not recommend
learning this on a customer's piano, but rather contact a touchup person.  

Paul McCloud
San Diego


> [Original Message]
> From: Andrew & Rebeca Anderson <anrebe@zianet.com>
> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 09/17/2004 12:26:00 PM
> Subject: Finish repair on a Baldwin Upright
>
> I service a light cherry colored Baldwin upright that is four years "new" 
> out of the store.  There is a dent in the clear finish on the sliding 
> "fallboard" that needs repair.
> I'm not too familiar with finishes so here are some questions.  A divot
was 
> taken out of the clear finish (always, always secure the tuning hammer 
> before spacing crowded strings).  I don't know if this is lacquer or 
> polyester.  How can I tell?
> Once identifying the finish, either or, how do I repair it?
> I've got good sources for these as a finish carpenter (my other work),
but 
> I haven't familiarized myself with their use.
>
> Thanks for your help.
> Andrew
>
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