Naugahyde refinishing

[Rob Goodale]

Having slaughtered so many naugas during the 60s they are now on the 
endangered species list and the hides are illegal to import.  Like ivory 
there are limited supplies of "pre-ban" nauga available if you are willing 
to pay the price.   It is a shame, however, as nauga is quite tasty if 
cooked properly.  Once on vacation I saw a heard of grazing burnt orange and 
harvest gold naugas.  The turquoise species are reportedly the rarest. 
Breeding can be quite dangerous if your are too close, as buttons and tacks 
often spin off at high velocities.

But seriously folks...

A relatively easy solution may be to refinish the piano in satin ebony if 
the client is willing.  gouges, veneer problems, and other imperfections can 
be easily filled without consequence and it would make the piano more 
universally compatible with modern furniture styles.

Years ago I had a client who "refinished" a piano himself in Naugahyde.  He 
did it in a sort of "cowboy" motif with leather looking Nauga and decorative 
tacks.  On the front were steer horns like a Texas Cadillac hood ornament. 
The "bench" was a tractor seat.  The only thing missing was a built-in beer 
holder.  It should have been in a western honky-tonk bar!

Rob Goodale, RPT
Las Vegas, NV




> 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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