Fire damage

[David ilvedson]

List,

Went to look a 100 year old Steinway upright, model K, that I 
tuned a few years ago but was recently in a fire.  It was a mess 
with lots of veneer lifting etc.  It was rosewood and now looks 
more of an ebony color.  My first reaction is strip off the 
veneer and spray in black...the insides are surprisingly in good 
shape although the strings are showing some red rust.  My 
question is can the veneer be repaired after it has had some 
intense heat and water exposure?  

Thanks in advance


ilvey
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@a.crl.com