[pianotech] bringing polyester gloss down to satin

[Tom Driscoll]

Jim,
 I've seen it attempted once by a finisher and the piano came out greyish 
looking. I don't know what the method was but the result was less than 
acceptable.
 Tom D.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Ialeggio" <jim at grandpianosolutions.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 6:07 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
>
> -- 
> Jim Ialeggio jim at grandpianosolutions.com
> 978 425-9026
> Shirley Center, MA
>