Mice urine

[Lance Lafargue]

I saw a Yamaha C-7 that was originally high gloss polyester.  The customer
wanted satin and they just hand rubbed the finish (I assume with 0000 steel
wool) and it looked absolutely beautiful, new, factory.  I would consider
patching, laquer and satin especially if the finish is black.  
Lance Lafargue, RPT
New Orleans Chapter
Covington, LA.
lafargue@iamerica.net

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> From: David ilvedson <ilvey@a.crl.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Mice urine
> Date: Wednesday, August 20, 1997 5:58 AM
> 
> I have acquired an old Yamaha U1, past home to a family of mice. 
> They have been using the piano as their bathroom and I am 
> wondering what is the best way to get rid of the smell/stains if 
> possible.  Sandblasting the keys?  I will probably replace the 
> entire action.   Also this piano has numerous nicks and a big 
> piece missing at the bottom.  Is polyester repair viable for 
> large pieces of missing veneer or should I repair the veneer and 
> then repair the polyester?  Maybe I should just bondo and 
> refinish with lacquer?  Will lacquer bond to polyester?
> 
> Thanks in advance...
> 
> David ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA