Laquering Brass Screws

[Paul]

Terry
I clean and lacquer the screws along with other brass work. Installing them
rarely damages the lacquer. When it does, I spray a little lacquer into a
container and touch them up.

Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 3:13 PM
Subject: Laquering Brass Screws


> I successfully polished and laquered my brass hinges, etc. for the grand I
> am rebuilding. Now I am ready to install all brass on piano with new brass
> plated steel wood screws. Any good suggestions for how best to prevent the
> screws from tarnishing before the brass pieces that are laquered? Should I
> just hit them with a little laquer applied by brush? This is the only good
> thing I can think of (and I only THINK it is a good idea)!
>
> Terry Farrell
> Piano Tuning & Service
> Tampa, Florida
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>