[pianotech] Pressure Bar

[Paul McCloud]

Yes, you can just use lacquer.  I don't know what Rustoleum has in it, but maybe there's something that prevents rust that regular lacquer doesn't have.  I don't know.  I know that if I lacquer some brass pedals, the brass won't tarnish nearly as fast, but over time there will be spots on the brass that I have to remove the lacquer to be able to polish it again.  I've seen a special brass spray that is supposed to seal it, but I'm not sure how it's any different than lacquer.  
Good luck.
Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: "Noah Frere" <noahfrere at gmail.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:16:29 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Pressure Bar

Can i just. like, paint lacquer on there though? I already have that...i don't see as to why i would really need Rustoleum specifically. 




On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Noah Frere < noahfrere at gmail.com > wrote: 


Thanks for the speedy reply. Yeah it is off the piano. I've never plated anything before. I'll do as you suggest. 






On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Paul McCloud < pmc033 at earthlink.net > wrote: 


If it's steel, it will eventually rust to some extent. If there was paint, I'd at least get some Rustoleum (clear) on it. You could plate it, assuming it's off the piano. 
Paul McCloud 
Sandy Ego 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Noah Frere" < noahfrere at gmail.com > 
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:27:38 PM 
Subject: [pianotech] Pressure Bar 

Hello! I sanded off the paint from a pressure bar (in case that's not the right word) on an upright (the curved flattish piece that holds down the strings just above the upper termination point). It is now very attractive, bright steel. However, will it tarnish quicker if I don't finish it with lacquer or something before I restring?