[pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be CaseRepairQuestion

[Paul McCloud]

Hi, Dean:
This is what I have done also, except I had an automotive paint shop 
match the paint.  I use a polyester glazing putty for this job.  Bondo 
clogs the paper too much, but the glazing putty sands like a dream.  It 
hardens fast too, so you don't sit around and wait for it.  Like a thick 
cream.  Just prime and paint.
Good job.
Paul McCloud
San Diego

On 06/05/2012 8:33 PM, Dean May wrote:
> 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
>
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>
> 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
> Squares R I
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