> Having an terribly beat-up, but fairly good insides of a grand on > which I teach - I would like to make it look better by ebonizing it. I > have smoothed out the huge gouges and scratches in the old finish - but > now I need some help in how to proceed to ebonize it. Has anyone any > experience with this process. I did some furniture years ago in the > fashion of ebonizing - but all I remember is that I used lacquer spray - > am I on the right track? > Spray lacquer is what is commonly used for this. If you've not done it before you may want to check out the possability of having a finisher do it. We've seen all too many re-finishing jobs done by people not experienced in it that look like that. You can probablt get it refinished for $2400-3800. If you want to tackle it yourself take the time to learn the steps by reading up on it. Preperation is the key step. Finish should be stripped off. Surface prepared by filling in gouges, etc. If it's an open pore wood like mahog. or wlanut you should use wood filler to fill the grain. Prime, sand and top coat with the black lacquer of your choice. You should have a compressor and spray gun.To get the satin finish you'll need to rub out the finish. It is a skill that is learned through proper training and experience, like any other facet of the piano trade. Check with Webbb Phillips at Allied Piano. He sells finishing supplies for piano re-finihsing. 215-674-2835 Glenn Grafton Grafton Piano & Organ Co. 1(800)272-5980
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