[pianotech] Scratched Lid

[Rob McCall]

Okay, here's the results from my using of Meguiar's ScratchX Swirl  
remover on the scratched up piano lid.

I found that it did take away some of the cloudiness but didn't do a  
whole lot for the scratches. None of the scratches are deep and they  
can't even be felt using the fingernail test, however, most of the  
scratches remain after using this product.

I was pleased with the general improvement of the shine, but overall,  
I consider it only a marginal improvement.  Given that this is a  
school piano I think I'm going to stop with what I have.  The choir  
director is happy with the improvement and I doubt the kids are going  
to be any more careful than the typical high school kid.

Here's a photo that shows the first application.  You can see the  
cloudy part in the bottom left that hasn't been treated, while the  
upper right portion has been treated.

Regards,

Rob McCall
Murrieta, CA

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On Aug 21, 2009, at 13:37 , Rob McCall wrote:

> Thanks Mike, Wim, and Paul,
>
> I currently don't have any buffing equipment and I'm not sure I want  
> to get that in depth as my experience in polyester repair is  
> elementary at best. Thanks for the offers of assistance. I may still  
> call you, Paul, if this doesn't work out to my liking.
>
> I've done the fingernail test and I don't feel any deep scratches at  
> all. In general, it feels very smooth but looks really bad.
>
> I'm going to start with the Meguires as I have that on hand and I  
> have lots of experience waxing my wife's car. :-)
>
> Even a marginal improvement may yield glowing reviews from the choir  
> director. Since I thoroughly enjoy praise and positive feedback,  
> this should be beneficial for both of us! :-)
>
> I'll post the results with a before and after picture.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rob McCall
> Murrieta, CA
>
> Sent from the cockpit of my A320.