> To: pianotech@ptg.org > From: "James Dally" <jdally@knox.net> > Subject: Re: Refinishing Black Keys > Date: Sat, 12 Jul 97 21:22:58 PDT > Reply-to: pianotech@ptg.org James, Most hardware stores carry Watco products. I actually think it is Watco Ebony stain, not black. Remember this is not like a lacquer and will not cover up the natural grain of the sharps, but I think it makes them dark enough so the pianist won't mistake them for naturals. David ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA > Could you advise where one buys the Watco Black. Many thanks. Jim Dally > > ---------- > > > Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 20:08:10 -0500 > > > To: pianotech@ptg.org > > > From: Arthur <peep@ma.ultranet.com> > > > Subject: Refinishing Black Keys > > > Reply-to: pianotech@ptg.org > > > > I personally like the sharp to have some individuality. I like > > to remove the finish and use Watco Black which leaves any brown > > swirls in the natural ebony. Let dry and buff. > > > > David ilvedson, RPT > > Pacifica, CA > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear List: > > > > > > Would appreciate suggestions on refinishing black keys. I've > > > sanded with (320&400) then spayed with stove black paint, they > > > look o.k. but I,m not happy with them. > > > Thanks Arthur. > > > > > > > > > > > > >
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