[pianotech] How to remove scratches

[Paul McCloud]

Hi, Michael:
You can use fine 0000 steel wool and water or other rubbing agent.  Use a gentle even pressure with a block.  Or use fine pumice with a large damp sponge.  Sprinkle a little on the sponge and rub as above.  Remove residue with cotton cloth in the same direction as when you rubbed it.  Most scratches will disappear.  Don't get too aggressive and you'll be ok.
Paul McCloud
San Diego

----- Original Message -----
From: "MICHAEL MEZHINSKY" <pghpianotuning at yahoo.com>
To: "pianotech at ptg.or" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 5:00:01 PM
Subject: [pianotech] How to remove scratches



Hello, 
Can anyone suggest how to remove scratches on the black lacquer finish fall board on a 1932 piano or make it look better? 
The picture is attached. 
Thanks for your help. 
Michael Mezhinsky RPT