Refinishing and painted cases

[Jon Page]

Before you disassemble, cut the paint beads in the corners
with a knife of razor blade. This way you will not detract from
the beautiful appearance with chipped edges. They are also 
impressed with your concern and knowledge on this effort.

I'm sure Newton would agree.

Jon Page

At 06:40 PM 1/6/98 EST, you wrote:
>Hi list,
> 
> I have a customer with an old S&S model K upright. When I walked into her
> house for the first time, I saw that it had been “refinished” by being
painted
> over with high gloss white enamel house paint. Needless to say, the
action was
> shot, a fact which I only found out after having to pry loose all the case
> parts. I warned her what would happen to those pretty edges when I separated
> the parts. It was just like when you go into an old house to discover the
> windows painted shut. It was a splendid time, I’ll tell you. I guess my
> question is, who else has seen refinishing like this, and how do you keep a
> straight face when you do see it? What should my reaction be, and what is
the
> best way to be diplomatic about it?
> 
> Ray 
> 
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