scratched key cover

[jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca]

Years ago, at a convention, I bought a scratch remover in a small can.
It was called Tibet Almond Stick, by Zenith Chemical Works, Inc.
It removes scratches like magic, and I still carry it in my bag.

http://www.zcwinc.com/

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Allied PianoCraft 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:09 PM
  Subject: Re: scratched key cover


  Rick, if you don't do wood repairs and there is no one in your area, there are two options. First go to Lowe's or Home depot and purchase the wax touchup sticks, they are very easy to work with a do a fairly good job. Second option is Old English Scratch Cover. Works very well also.

  Al Guecia
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: richard.ucci at att.net 
    To: pianotech 
    Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:48 AM
    Subject: scratched key cover


    I need some help with a very agravating situation. New client, Wurly spinet ca: 70's with the flat sliding key cover that folds over keyfronts. 
    After removing the top part which was screwed in at both sides (the part with the music rack), I tuned the piano and replaced the top just as it was before.

    That night I get a call from the owner saying , "You scratched up my piano!

    I went back the following day and indeed the key cover is rubbing in several places. I drilled two new screw holes and tilted the cover back so as to not rub the keycover, but now I am faced with making repairs to said cover.

    I don't do repairs to the case and am having trouble finding someone who does.
    I could use some advice on this mess, and has this ever happened to any of you folks?
    Also, to what extent dollars wise ,should I be held liable?

    Thanks,
    Rick Ucci / Ucci Piano 
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