Thanks Paul, all good suggestions. ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul McCloud To: pianotech at ptg.org Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] deep gouges Hi, Charles: You could use the standard burn-in lacquer stick, which would take a bit of time levelling, sanding, rubbing, etc. You could also get a black colored epoxy wood stick from Mohawk. It comes in a "tootsie roll" form, so you cut off a piece and knead it. There are several colors available including black. Probably wouldn't look the best, but might fill some ugly gouges. Or you could use other kinds of bondo type fillers (two part polyester glazing putty sands very well- automotive type), then spray over it. or use a padding lacquer with black powdered color. The only way it's going to look perfect is to refinish. Even if you do burn-in repairs, the lacquer stick is going to look grey-er than the surrounding finish. Sometimes you can use some padding lacquer over the burn-in which makes it appear darker. We're having fun, right? Good luck! Paul McCloud San Diego ----- Original Message ----- From: CHARLES BECKER To: PTG Sent: 01/24/2011 12:55:41 PM Subject: [pianotech] deep gouges What filler works best to repair deep fingernail and belt buckle gouges on an ebonized , turn of the last century Steinway verticle? It is in a school so a total case refinish is not desired. I have good success with mahogany case repairs but matching the ebony has been problematic. thanks in advance Chuck -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20110124/851dafb8/attachment.htm>
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