[pianotech] Polyester question

[CHARLES BECKER]

Thanks for the reply.   I thought it better to ask then to find out the hard 
way.

Chuck Becker


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul McCloud" <pmc033 at earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Polyester question


> Hi, Chuck:
> Don't worry about whether your solvent will harm the finish.  Acetone 
> works fine, maybe lacquer thinner, whatever.  I've not met a solvent that 
> would dissolve polyester.  The finish may dull a little bit, but Cory's Hi 
> Gloss polish, or any plastic polish will buff it up again.  Just don't use 
> anything gritty like Ajax (duh!) and you'll be fine.
> What's with these bumpers that melt?  Strange.
> Paul McCloud
> San Diego
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "CHARLES BECKER" <cbeckercpt at verizon.net>
> To: "PTG" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 5:19:24 AM
> Subject: [pianotech] Polyester question
>
>
> The patient is a 1980s Baldwin "classic". Black poly finish.
>
> The rubber buttons on the fallboard and other case parts has melted and 
> disintegrated. This has left behind what could be described as a goopy 
> mess on the finish.
>
> Any advice on the best way to clean this up would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Chuck Becker