[pianotech] Scratched Lid

[Terry Farrell]

Or rubbing compound, or depending on how deep the scratches are,  
sandpaper. A polyester finish piano has essentially the same finish as  
a Corvette or a fiberglass boat. Repair techniques are largely  
interchangeable.

Terry Farrell

On Aug 23, 2009, at 3:27 PM, wimblees at aol.com wrote:

> Rob
>
> It looks like all that you've done is remove the dirt and finger  
> prints. The scratches are still there. The only way to get them out  
> is with a buffer, and lots of polishing compound.
>
> Wim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob McCall <rob at mccallpiano.com>
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Sent: Sun, Aug 23, 2009 8:46 am
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Scratched Lid
>
> Okay, here's the results from my using of Meguiar's ScratchX Swirl  
> remover on the scratched up piano lid.
>
> I found that it did take away some of the cloudiness but didn't do a  
> whole lot for the scratches. None of the scratches are deep and they  
> can't even be felt using the fingernail test, however, most of the  
> scratches remain after using this product.
>
> I was pleased with the general improvement of the shine, but  
> overall, I consider it only a marginal improvement. Given that this  
> is a school piano I think I'm going to stop with what I have. The  
> choir director is happy with the improvement and I doubt the kids  
> are going to be any more careful than the typical high school kid.
>
> Here's a photo that shows the first application. You can see the  
> cloudy part in the bottom left that hasn't been treated, while the  
> upper right portion has been treated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rob McCall
> Murrieta, CA
>
>
> > Sent from the cockpit of my A320.
>
>

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