wax buildup

[Sarah Fox]

Hi Paul,

How about using a light furniture oil (e.g. Liquid Gold), instead of naptha,
mineral spirits, etc?  The oil should be safe on all finishes, and it will
soften/dissolve the waxes (which chemically are just very large, solid
oils).  You'll need lots of rags to wipe the goop away.

Peace,
Sarah



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Mulik" <tubist@swbell.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 4:10 PM
Subject: wax buildup


> Hello list,
>
> I have a nineteen year-old Samick grand with a lot of wax buildup on it,
> thanks to a previous owner who apparently thought using furniture wax
(LOTS
> of wax) on their piano was a good idea.  The finish is in otherwise good
> condition.  Any suggestions on how to remove the old wax?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Mulik
> Joplin, MO
>
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