I'd soak the steel wool in lacquer thinner, first. Steel wool gives a neater "scratch pattern" than abrasive pads, by the way. I also like the clkear topcaot idea. Thanks! G --- Mike Kurta <mkurta@adelphia.net> wrote: > Hi Gordon: > My recipe for painting sharps: > 1. Steel wool the finish with 0000 to remove > the grime and goo from the > sharps, especially the sides. Wipe down with > mineral spirits (paint > thinner). > 2. Spray with 3 coats satin black spray enamel, > being careful to "fog" > the paint on. Don't be in a hurry, and spray more > from the sides than the > top to avoid runs. > 3. After a thorough drying, finish with two > coats (again lightly) of > satin polyurethane spray. This gives the key long > wearing ability. If you > like, you may finish with steel wool, but beware of > some that have an oily > film. > Mike Kurta > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: > https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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