pants sticking to bench

[hubert liverman]

Auto compound is our multidisciplinary friend. Ask questions and buy the
best from a qualified local paint and body shop supplier,not off the shelf.
If you do not have a local supplier, see the best reputed body shop. Wait
until someone gets fee,explain your problem and ask for help. If done well,
you will be given good advice,a friend,and a referral or so. The tree and
tar solvent solutions they use and top coat sealers may save our day.
Tercely as I could do it...

Hubert Liverman
Tuner/tech
Operlika,Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sarah Fox" <sarah@graphic-fusion.com>
To: <dnereson@4dv.net>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: pants sticking to bench


> Hi David,
>
> Even though it's not your fault (softened finish from over-oiling/waxing,
as
> others have pointed out), if you feel compelled to do something to leave
the
> bench looking nice, you might try polishing it out with automotive buffing
> compound (the finest grade -- not sure if I'm using the right term).  Just
> put a bit on a rag, rub briskly, and the boo-boo is gone.  It's cheap,
easy,
> quick, and water-based.  :-)
>
> Peace,
> Sarah
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Nereson" <dnereson@4dv.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 5:48 AM
> Subject: pants sticking to bench
>
>
> > I'm sure you've all experienced your pants sticking to the piano bench,
> > especially on hot days.  But it can also happen in the winter, even if
the
> > house isn't that warm inside.  Butt temperature remains 98.6, which must
> > be warm enough to soften the varnish or lacquer, then the weave of the
> > cloth sinks into it, and when you go to move, it's almost like your
pants
> > are masking tape, sticky side out.  Doesn't seem to damage the pants,
but
> > leaves "wrinkle prints" and a blemish in the bench's finish.  I
apologized
> > to a lady for that once, and she said, "Oh, it happens all the time when
I
> > play, too, but I just .... and it fixes it right up."  Why that went in
> > one ear and out the other, I'm not sure, but I forget what her remedy
was.
> > I think fine steel wool and some common household product were involved,
> > but I forget exactly what she said she did. Polyester finishes don't
have
> > this problem, and not all lacquer or varnish benches do it, either.  The
> > softening temperature must vary by the batch. I've tried moving my butt
> > every few minutes to a cooler part of the bench, but it doesn't always
> > work.  Also tried putting a towel between me and the bench, but the
towel
> > just warms up and sticks also.  Same with newspapers.  Maybe with enough
> > thicknesses, or a vinyl seat cushion? ( Jeez, yet another thing to carry
> > around.)
> >     Anybody have an easy fix?
> >    --David Nereson, RPT
> >
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