We've used Oxford "Premium Spray Lacquer," a water borne lacquer by Target Coatings, on several red mahogany pianos with good results. I'd guess it depends on the chemistry of the lacquer as well as the stain. If you need a barrier coat you might try a light coat of shellac. ddf | -----Original Message----- | From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org | [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of CHARLES BECKER | Sent: March 01, 2009 8:33 AM | To: pianotech at ptg.org | Subject: Re: [pianotech] Polyurethane finish on a stained | mahogany piano | | The water based finishes do not work well with Red Mahogany | stain. I've had no problems with brown,black or other darker | colors the few times I have used them.
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