TSP works real well (available at hardware, paint and grocery stores), rinse w/water, dry well, including Wim's suggestion of air. A maroon or grey Scotchbrite pad does a good job of smoothing and deglossing for better adhesion of the new material. If there is contamination (fish eyes, etc) shellac is a wonderful barrier coat between the contaminants and your top coats. Mark Potter bases-loaded@juno.com On Wed, 26 May 1999 14:50:50 -0500 (CDT) Terry Beckingham <beckingt@mb.sympatico.ca> writes: >Hi List, > >I am reconditioning an old Doherty upright at the present time. The >plate is >very dirty. I am looking for methods of cleaning it before re-gilding. >Any >suggestions would be much appreciated. > >Thanks > >Terry Beckingham >Associate Member >
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