pants sticking to bench

[Sarah Fox]

Hi David,

Even though it's not your fault (softened finish from over-oiling/waxing, as 
others have pointed out), if you feel compelled to do something to leave the 
bench looking nice, you might try polishing it out with automotive buffing 
compound (the finest grade -- not sure if I'm using the right term).  Just 
put a bit on a rag, rub briskly, and the boo-boo is gone.  It's cheap, easy, 
quick, and water-based.  :-)

Peace,
Sarah

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Nereson" <dnereson@4dv.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 5:48 AM
Subject: pants sticking to bench


> I'm sure you've all experienced your pants sticking to the piano bench, 
> especially on hot days.  But it can also happen in the winter, even if the 
> house isn't that warm inside.  Butt temperature remains 98.6, which must 
> be warm enough to soften the varnish or lacquer, then the weave of the 
> cloth sinks into it, and when you go to move, it's almost like your pants 
> are masking tape, sticky side out.  Doesn't seem to damage the pants, but 
> leaves "wrinkle prints" and a blemish in the bench's finish.  I apologized 
> to a lady for that once, and she said, "Oh, it happens all the time when I 
> play, too, but I just .... and it fixes it right up."  Why that went in 
> one ear and out the other, I'm not sure, but I forget what her remedy was. 
> I think fine steel wool and some common household product were involved, 
> but I forget exactly what she said she did. Polyester finishes don't have 
> this problem, and not all lacquer or varnish benches do it, either.  The 
> softening temperature must vary by the batch. I've tried moving my butt 
> every few minutes to a cooler part of the bench, but it doesn't always 
> work.  Also tried putting a towel between me and the bench, but the towel 
> just warms up and sticks also.  Same with newspapers.  Maybe with enough 
> thicknesses, or a vinyl seat cushion? ( Jeez, yet another thing to carry 
> around.)
>     Anybody have an easy fix?
>    --David Nereson, RPT
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