Epoxy Finish

[bases-loaded@juno.com]

This is a particularly stupid idea!  It will not hold on loose veneer, is
irreversible, and is WAY more costly and messy than normal grain fillers
and sealers.  These guys are Professionals?

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com

On Tue, 16 Nov 1999 12:37:26 -0500 Philip Jamison <mortier@netreach.net>
writes:
> 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
>