Naugahyde refinishing

[Annie Grieshop]

Have you been to the company website?  There's a section on cleaning and
care, 'though I didn't see anything about redying:
http://www.naugahyde.com/ .  I'll bet they could give you some tips,
however.

Annie Grieshop
Iowa

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Graham [mailto:grahampianos at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 4:04 PM
> To: pianotech
> Subject: Naugahyde refinishing
>
>
> I've been asked to refinish a Naugahyde Wurlitzer
> ("grandma's piano must be saved!") similar to the
> photo attached.  I gave all the standard disclaimers,
> and they are still interested.
>
> The piano in question has wood case trim that looks
> like it was used as a workbench, but the Naugahyde
> that covers 75% of it is intact, if dull.
>
> Has anyone successfully cleaned up the Naugahyde,
> and/or used a spray dye for automobile vinyl tops?
> Any compatibility problems with the 1950's Wurli hyde?
>  Is it vinyl?
>
> The dye worked great on my old 1977 Ford LTD, which
> had the top dyed in 1989.  It had the best looking
> vinyl top at the 2006 demolition derby, so I know it
> lasts!
>
> I just don't want to end up with melted Nauga-goo.
> Consider this question part of "testing in an
> inconspicuous area".
>
> Greg Graham
> Brodheadsville, PA
>
>
>
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