brass fallboard decal

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In a message dated 12/15/99 3:56:23 PM !!!First Boot!!!, greyco@kingston.net 
writes:

<< Would any of the refinishers on the list be willing to share a procedure 
for
 the following?
 
  I am refinishing a grand piano with hand rubbed lacquer.  This particular
 instrument has a brass fallboard decal that appears to be let into the
 veneer, but at the same time, left slightly proud.
 
 Is there an accepted procedure (or trick) to apply the sealers, colour coat
 and top coats, that would leave the decal intact, yet visible through the
 black lacquer?
 
 Thankyou,
 
 Owen J. Greyling, RPT. >>


A painstaking way to do this is to cover the brass with masking take. When 
you  get done putting on the finish, take the masking tape off. (You want to 
put the tape on after you've stripped and sanded the fall board.)

Willem