Hi, John, It is nice to hear that you are interested in French Polishing! In my opinion, it`s the best way to preserve the genuine finish of a nice old piano... In my company, we have been doing this for 75 years (more or less). 20 years ago, the customers wanted their old Bechsteins or Steinways sprayed white. (G...). Nowadays French Polishing is the preferred finish on old instruments. The result is simular to the original finish. I don`t do French Polishing myself, but i have three collegues here in my workshop who all do this very well. My best advice to you would be that you don`t try to figure this by your own, but find someone who can teach you, and give you the correct instructions in the techniques required. It`s also easier if you choose a shellack of very good quality. A French Polished piano will not hold up as good as polyester, but it`s easy to upgrade the finish, and it`s also easy to do repairs later. Kjell Sverre Fardal / NPTF Kristiansand / Norway ksfardal@online.no -----Opprinnelig melding----- Fra: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]På vegne av John Ross Sendt: 10. mars 2003 23:23 Til: pianotech@ptg.org Emne: French Polishing Hi List, I seem to remember, French Polishing as looking very rich. What are the pros and cons for doing this? Is there a preferred way of doing it? How does it hold up? Thank you. Regards, John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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