quick help needed for scratched surface

[Richard Brekne]

Jay Mercier wrote:

> List,
>
> I was just called upon to look at a "scratch on top of the lid" of an Ebony
> gloss YC Grand.  The scratch was created recently by a student goofing
> around the piano.  The band director says he'll make the student's family
> pay for it.
>
> So......I've never dealt with refinishing.  What materials do I need and how
> should I repair a scratch on this piano?
>
> I have to look at the piano tomorrow (Friday) and give them an opinion and
> estimate.  My estimate will probably only include the cost of my materials
> and no labor if the materials are high.
>
> I service the school's pianos regularly and would hate to lose this job if
> it's something I could accomplish in a short amount of time.
>
> The director says he wants to "repair it right."
>
> Jay Mercier
>
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Do yourself a big favour.. Dont make this your first refinishing job. grin

Richard Brekne