Finish Question

[LTpianoman@AOL.COM]

Ken,
The other sugestions you got may work better than what I do, but here's my 
few cents.  I use a product called Howard Refinisher.  You just wipe it on 
and wipe it off.  It sounds too easy, but it works very well. Gives it a much 
newer look and takes water rings out. Here is the address. They will provide 
you with a little brochure with the different colors and product info. 

The Brass People    (Howard Refinisher)
PO Box 121 Souderton, PA 18964
800-230-7142 , 215-721-4567

Hope this helps.

Larry Trischetta, Pocono NE Chapter
Scranton, PA

In a message dated 7/29/99 10:41:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
kenrpt@mail.cvn.net writes:

> List,
>   I occasionally get an old upright that, with minimal regulating effort, is
>  a decent entry-level piano. I enjoy that aspect of the work. As a
>  non-refinisher, my question is, are there any quick ways to clean and
>  polish an old 'alligatored' shellac finish to make it presentable? Some
>  people actually like the aged look, (I'm one), but would like to see more
>  shine and color. I've tried denatured alcohol to reamalgamate(?) the finish
>  in the past, but that is rather risky, at least when one considers how easy
>  it is to completely ruin it, and my lack of refinishing abilities. First of
>  all what is the best way to get the dirt out of the cracked finish?
>  Degreasers? Solvents? Murphys? Then, is sanding always necessary?  Do any
>  polishes help bring the wood tone through the finish? Any suggestions
>  greatly appreciated.
>  Ken Jankura
>  Newburg, PA