[pianotech] price for fallboard decal

[Noah Frere]

in retrospect it probably is tarnish. thanks,

On Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 3:10 AM, David Nereson <da88ve at gmail.com> wrote:

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> On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM, Noah Frere <noahfrere at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Just throwing this out there before I call specific companies. Just
>> looking for a ballpark figure: how much to put in a new metal Schimmel
>> decal on a grand fallboard. The old one is rusty, and it must be done to a
>> high standard.
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>> Ballpark figure is fine,
>>
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> I've no idea, but if it's metal, it's not a decal.  Decals are usually of
> two types:  the model airplane type that you soak in water, then slide off
> onto the model, and the piano type which is "glued" on with the wet lacquer
> or varnish, then the paper backing is soaked off, and more finish is
> applied to the decal.
>   I've never heard of inlaid brass letters becoming "rusty."  Are you sure
> it's not just tarnish?  I would try Brasso applied with a Q-tip, or maybe a
> Scotch-brite pad or fine steel wool rubbed on the letters with the end of a
> hammer shank.
>    But if they're actually rusty and need to be replaced, that's
> specialized inlay work.  I would call Schimmel.
> --David Nereson, RPT
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