[pianotech] scratch removal

[Elwood Doss]

Along those lines, I would like to know about repairing scratches,
dings, worn spots on the edges and corners of pianos.  Also I was
wondering about a way to repair missing pieces of laminate on an ebony
piano.  It would be great to offer a class at the Convention Institute
on making quick repairs such as these.  Those I've attended have ended
up being someone pushing their product or showing off the work they have
done in restoration.  I'm not interested in that, but I'm very much
interested in knowing good tricks and tips on making home repairs on
scratches, dings, dints, missing laminate.

 

By the way, I'm planning to go to Grand Rapids this summer (provided my
wife's health holds...she was diagnosed with Stage IV gall bladder
cancer a year ago) just in case it's not too late to set up such a class
as I suggested.

 

Joy!

Elwood

 

Elwood Doss, Jr., M.M.E., RPT

Piano Technician/Technical Director

Department of Music

145 Fine Arts Building

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Martin, TN  38238

731/881-1852

FAX: 731/881-7415

HOME: 731/587-5700

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From: Paul McCloud [mailto:pmc033 at earthlink.net] 
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 11:55 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] scratch removal

 

Charles:

    You can use wool lube and steel wool.  Be careful not to rub too
hard...  But I found a  better way, which is to use fine pumice and a
damp cloth or sponge.  Wet the sponge, wring it out and sprinkle some
pumice powder on it.  Rub in the direction of the grain/scratch lines.
Don't rub too hard but let the powder do the work.  Clean up with a
clean and damp cloth and remove all traces of moisture.  It's easier if
you remove the fallboad first so nothing gets on the keys.

    Good luck.

    Paul McCloud

    San Diego

 

 

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	From: CHARLES BECKER <mailto:cbeckercpt at verizon.net>  

	To: Pianotech List <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org> 

	Sent: 12/21/2008 9:22:46 AM 

	Subject: [pianotech] scratch removal

	 

	I want to remove the surface  fingernail scratches on a Steinway
fallboard and generally improve the overall look of the case.  Black
(satin) finish.  I remember some postings about this in the past but
can't gain access to the archives beyond the past two months.  McGuires
auto  finishing polish?  Wool-wax and steel wool?  All suggestions
welcome because it would be good to get this right the first time.
Happy Holidays  all.

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