[pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be CaseRepairQuestion

[Dean May]

I recently picked up a Young Chang grand that had severe case damage in lots
of places from being in a hotel lobby for years. It was polished ivory
white. I used auto body filler extensively and found a Krylon spray paint at
Wal-mart that was a near exact color match. I sprayed over the repaired
areas and feathered the edges. The piano ended up looking great (not
factory, but very nice). 

Dean

Dean W May (812) 235-5272 voice and text

PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY

Terre Haute IN 47802


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Dean May
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 11:10 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be
CaseRepairQuestion

What's wrong with automotive body putty? Easy, cheap, works. Standard
procedure for the top furniture refinisher in my area. 

Dean

Dean W May (812) 235-5272 voice and text

PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY

Terre Haute IN 47802


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joseph Garrett
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:42 PM
To: pianotech
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case
RepairQuestion

David asked: 
"I had to chisel this area out underneath the glide on a Steinway. The piano
will not be refinished only touched up. What is the substance of choice to
fill this area (about 1/8" deep) that will allow for the best finish
matching surface for the surrounding area. I don't usually do this type of
work and probably won't in this case but I am curious." 
 
David,
It's called WOOD.<G> Then a mixture of epoxy and sawdust, (make a thick
paste), then sand level after it sets up. Hit it with some primer/sealer.
Then a rattlecan black spray should complete the job. Rub out to match
surrounding area. Actually, the real issue is making that music desk slide
solid, imo.. Rotsaruck.<G>
Regards,
Joe 


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
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