Naugahyde refinishing

[Alan R. Barnard]

Be careful because it is no longer legal to hunt naugas and only naugahyde imported before the 1992 ban is permitted. 

Alternately, you can get prehistoric noogiehyde, but it is quite expensive.

Somewhat more seriously, the info you want should be at http://www.naugahyde.com/cleaning.html

Alan Barnard
Salem, MO
Joshua 24:15



----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Greg Graham" <grahampianos at yahoo.com>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 02/06/2007 4:04:18 PM
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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