[pianotech] Buffing plastic keys

[Paul Williams]

Have you talked to the Steinway person who does key tops?  I would start
there.  I wouldn't waste time and money on some other key tops.  It sounds
odd that a new piano would even have this problem. Just a few keys or the
whole set? Perhaps her old piano was so worn that the key tops were nicely
worn to what she was used to?  I've seen that before too! The ivories were
actually caved in in the middle and she liked it! You get used to what
your used to! Even after 50 years.

Paul


On 8/23/12 4:56 PM, "Dave Doremus" <algiers_piano at bellsouth.net> wrote:

>I have a customer with a new Steinway grand. The keys have a pronounced
>sharp edge right at the front corners. It seems easy enough to file them
>smooth but I'd like to buff them up afterward. I have no experience with
>acrylic tops and I'm not sure what compound/wheel/speed combination will
>do a good job and not burn or damage what seems to be a fairly soft
>material. Anyone have any suggestions or should I just buy a set of tops
>and experiment? Thanks!
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>---Dave Doremus
>New Orleans 
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