Epoxy Finish

[Jon Page]

At 12:37 PM 11/16/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>I made a delivery to a piano refinisher the other day and they took me
>through the shop. Most of their finishes are with nitrocellulose
>lacquer. I noticed a nicely carved grand with what looked like a sealer
>coat and was surprised to learn that it had been finished with epoxy. I
>don't mean an additive finish like polyester, but regular West System
>clear epoxy. It's rolled and sponge brushed on, dry sanded, then
>finished with laquer. I was told the epoxy acted as an excellent sealer
>and assisted in holding on loose veneer. Seems like it might make it
>hard for the next refinisher. Anyone ever heard of this system?
>
>Philip Jamison
>West Chester, PA
> 

Without a doubt, the next guy will be cursing. I wouldn't want to
tackle a polyester finish removal either.

It's not getting easier. . .

Jon Page,  Harwich Port,  Cape Cod,  Mass.  mailto:jpage@capecod.net
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