Finish removal over polyester back

[pianoman]

If you call Yamaha in Ca. with the model and # they can tell you the
original finish whether lacquer or poly.
James Grebe
R.P.T. of the P.T.G. from St. Louis, MO. USA, Earth
Piano Service and Piano Periperals
Creator of Hardwood PLTR's and Custom Piano Benches
pianoman@inlink.com         If I wake up in the morning, it WILL be a great
day!

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> From: Philip Jamison <mortier@netreach.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Finish removal over polyester
> Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 4:25 PM
> 
> I was recently offered a 1985 Yamaha G-3 grand which was painted white
> over its original glossy black finish. The piano is far away, so I can't
> experiment, but I assume the black is polyester and the white (sprayed
> on) is laquer or enamel. Any ideas how the original finish could be
> restored, or would it even be worthwhile to try?
> 
> Philip Jamison
> West Chester, PA