Refinishing Black Keys

[David ilvedson]

> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> From:          "James Dally" <jdally@knox.net>
> Subject:       Re: Refinishing Black Keys
> Date:          Sat, 12 Jul 97 21:22:58 PDT
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

James,

Most hardware stores carry Watco products.  I actually think it 
is Watco Ebony stain, not black.  Remember this is not like a 
lacquer and will not cover up the natural grain of the sharps, 
but I think it makes them dark enough so the pianist won't 
mistake them for naturals.  

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA


> Could you advise where one buys the Watco Black.  Many thanks.  Jim Dally
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> > > Date:          Fri, 11 Jul 1997 20:08:10 -0500
> > > To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> > > From:          Arthur <peep@ma.ultranet.com>
> > > Subject:       Refinishing Black Keys
> > > Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org
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> > I personally like the sharp to have some individuality.  I like 
> > to remove the finish and use Watco Black which leaves any brown 
> > swirls in the natural ebony.   Let dry and buff.
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> > David ilvedson, RPT
> > Pacifica, CA  
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> > >         Dear List:
> > >         
> > >         Would appreciate suggestions on refinishing black keys. I've 
> > >         sanded with (320&400) then spayed with stove black paint, they 
> > >         look o.k. but I,m not happy with them.
> > >         Thanks Arthur.
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