Piano Refinishing

[Greg Newell]

It might also be helpful to note in your article(s) what types of products 
are compatible with others. For example, can I use a solvent based 
dye/stain with a water based top coat? Many of these issues pop up I'm 
sure. Additionally how many people knew that you can't use steel wool when 
smoothing filler / stain/ dye before applying top coats that are water 
based? Same goes for using bronzing powder with a water based clear 
lacquer, unless of course you like a GREEN plate. Now if that's not 
specific to pianos I don't know what is!

Greg Newell




>Good points, I do have a couple of comments though.  The actual basics of 
>refinishing are relatively simple and in my view will not take up much 
>valuable space in the Journal.  More importantly all of the details such 
>as masking the strings etc. which are unique to the piano are more readily 
>understood if you know the stripping, repairing, sanding, filling, 
>staining, sealing, applying the finish and rubbing out procedures. The 
>reasoning behind those details is the process and chemicals refinishing 
>requires.  It is cause and effect.
>I agree that dividing the material would be the most effective way to 
>present it.
>
>David Koelzer
>Vintage Pianos
>DFW

Greg Newell
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