Satin Finish

[David ilvedson]

Hi Greg,

Thanks for the info...exactly how does one determine if the 
finish is lacquer or polyester on old piano finishes?  The 
re-applying of the satin wax is a good tip.  Where can I find 
it?  Is this a carnuba wax?  

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA

P.S.  Does anyone know of what is involved in Steinway's carnuba 
wax application?  




> Date:          Wed, 23 Dec 1998 13:51:43 -0800
> From:          "Greg Frank" <GFrank@yamaha.com>
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject:       Re: Satin Finish
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

> Wool Wax is for lacquer finishes.  For polyester finishes use the #12 black rubbing compound and 3/0 steel wool from Mohawk.  
> Windex is a good cleaner but it will remove the Satin Wax that was applied in the factory leaving the satin finish milky and streaked.  Therefore, not good for pianos--just windows.  This wax will ne> It's true that some parts of the older Yamaha piano
s were finished with something other than polyester.  That was lacquer, not verathane (or Urethane)
> I hope this cleaning advise was not directed to the owner of the piano.  That could lead to some real trouble.  It's like advising an owner to try tuning their own piano with a socket set, or even th> 
> >>> "David ilvedson" <ilvey@jps.net> 12/22 1:55 AM >>>
> If if comes to that I would use WoolWax and steel wool with the 
> grain.  It's a lot of work but can work wonders...
> 
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA 
> 
> > Date:          Tue, 22 Dec 1998 10:12:09 -0400
> > From:          Quincy <Quincy@igs.net>
> > To:            pianotech@ptg.org 
> > Subject:       Re: Satin Finish
> > Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org 
> 
> > The best way to clean the piano is using fine steel wool with windex.Rub
> > the steel wool in same direction for complete job.
> > Make sure the finish is polyester . Some of the parts on the cabinet
> > were finished with verathane. Test a small area on these parts and watch
> > the results (legs, bench, lyar, )
> > 
> > Hope this works Merry Xmas Quincy Damphousse Pianos
> > http://www.igs.net/quincy 
> > 
> > 
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA
> ilvey@jps.net
> 
> 
> 
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net