[pianotech] S&S finishing technique

[Jon Page]

 >Mostly dents, dings and scratches. Few through the finish but marring 
it nonetheless.

The dents require a drop of lacquer in the center and allowed to dry, 
followed by another application until the divot is brought to level. 
Start at the bottom and work up, don't fill to the brim. A less thinned 
(evaporated) material is preferable. Scuff down any 'highs' above the 
surface with paper backed by a HARD block. A hard block will allow the 
hi's to be leveled with minimal finish removed from the surrounding 
area. A soft backing to the paper with allow the paper to just 
'round-it-out' and dig into the surrounding surface. Sometimes sanding 
in one direction only and observing closely.

An artist's brush or even a toothpick (depending on the size of the 
nick/scratch) will drop the lacquer into the area. Burn-in where 
appropriate.

Of course, if it were a poly finish... you could just fill it and with a 
little sanding and you're done... <g>

Gimme a lacquer repair any day.

-- 
Regards,

Jon Page