[pianotech] bringing polyester gloss down to satin

[David Love]

I've seen Yamaha pianos with Polyester finishes get satinized and the seem to look just fine.  

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Paul McCloud
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 5:13 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] bringing polyester gloss down to satin

Hi, Jim:
Not so fast!  Yes, you can rub it out, but it will not look like a Steinway finish.  Manufacturers tried this, but it didn't look good.  Now they coat the polyester with lacquer and rub that out.  It looks much better that way.
Paul McCloud
San Diego

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ialeggio" <jim at grandpianosolutions.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 3:07:56 PM
Subject: [pianotech] bringing polyester gloss down to satin

Those out there with polyester finishing experience...I don't use the stuff, but a client wants to knock down the garish polyester black gloss to a satin...( I agree with him). Is there any reason why standard rubbing techniques like ultra fine scotchbrites/steel wool/or pumice wouldn't work?

Jim Ialeggio

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Jim Ialeggio	
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978 425-9026
Shirley Center, MA