[pianotech] Brass Cleaning lacquered

[Paul Milesi, RPT]

Thanks, Doug.  I appreciate the tips!  -Paul
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Paul Milesi
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> From: Douglas Gregg <classicpianodoc at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:08:58 +0000
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Brass Cleaning lacquered
> 
> The pedal plates are most likely lacquered and may even be two part
> clear polyurethane. Either way, this stuff is hard to get off with a
> buffing wheel. The sure fire way to get whatever it is off is to use
> the spray on aircraft paint remover. I have gotten it at Walmart or
> auto stores in 16 oz spray cans.  It is the most aggressive paint
> remover and won't hurt the lacquer. You can then buff them with a
> medium cut buffing compound on a wheel to get out most of the pits.
> For non-commercial locations, I like to finish off with White Diamond
> polish which gives a really high polish that looks like gold and has a
> tarnish inhibitor so it lasts a long time. Spraying it again with
> lacquer is no doubt more protective but decreases the shine
> considerably. Krylon sells a lacquer specifically for polished brass.
> I am not sure it is better than any other lacquer though. Be sure to
> get any waxy buffing compound off before spraying with lacquer. Use
> acetone or lacquer thinner.
> 
> Doug Gregg
> Classic Piano Doc
> Southold, NY 11971
>