Restore-a-Finish vs. Scratch Cover

Tom Servinsky tompiano@bellsouth.net
Thu, 29 Dec 2005 07:29:18 -0500


Where can Howard's be purchased?
Tom Servinsky
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul McCloud" <pmc033@earthlink.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 1:18 AM
Subject: RE: Restore-a-Finish vs. Scratch Cover


> We've used Howard's for years.  It leaves a coating over the original
> finish that dries. You get a nice patina when it's done. Old English is
> like old motor oil, and soaks into raw wood but doesn't dry.  It leaves an
> oily sheen.    Howard's helps spiff up the finish when you have an old
> clunker to sell.  Just get the proper color to match what you've got. 
> Good
> ventilation is essential, too, as it's kinda smelly.
>
> Paul McCloud
> San Diego
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Carman Gentile <cgpiano@humboldt1.com>
>> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>> Date: 12/28/2005 5:55:00 PM
>> Subject: Restore-a-Finish vs. Scratch Cover
>>
>>
>>
>>    A question for those who are familiar with "Howard's
>> Restore-a-Finish".  How does the result of that product differ from "Old
>> English Scratch Cover" in your efforts to brighten up a worn finish? Have
>> any of you, my colleagues, tested the two products back-to-back?
>>
>> Carman Gentile RPT
>> Redwood Chapter
>>
>>
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