<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:st1="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)"> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PostalCode"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PersonName"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> <img width=418 height=314 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CD4374.1F130560"><img width=425 height=319 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CD4374.1F130560"><img width=418 height=314 id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CD4374.1F130560"><img width=405 height=304 id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image004.jpg@01CD4374.1F130560"><img width=408 height=306 id="_x0000_i1029" src="cid:image005.jpg@01CD4374.1F130560"><img width=187 height=304 id="_x0000_i1030" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CD4374.1F130560"><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Dean<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Dean W May (812) 235-5272 voice and text<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Terre Haute</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">47802</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Dean May Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 11:33 PM To: <st1:PersonName w:st="on">pianotech@ptg.org</st1:PersonName> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should beCaseRepairQuestion <o:p> </o:p> I recently picked up a Young Chang grand that had severe case damage in lots<o:p></o:p> of places from being in a hotel lobby for years. It was polished ivory<o:p></o:p> white. I used auto body filler extensively and found a Krylon spray paint at<o:p></o:p> Wal-mart that was a near exact color match. I sprayed over the repaired<o:p></o:p> areas and feathered the edges. The piano ended up looking great (not<o:p></o:p> factory, but very nice). <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Dean<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Dean W May (812) 235-5272 voice and text<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Terre Haute</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">47802</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> -----Original Message-----<o:p></o:p> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf<o:p></o:p> Of Dean May<o:p></o:p> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 11:10 PM<o:p></o:p> To: <st1:PersonName w:st="on">pianotech@ptg.org</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be<o:p></o:p> CaseRepairQuestion<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> What's wrong with automotive body putty? Easy, cheap, works. Standard<o:p></o:p> procedure for the top furniture refinisher in my area. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Dean<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Dean W May (812) 235-5272 voice and text<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Terre Haute</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">47802</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> -----Original Message-----<o:p></o:p> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf<o:p></o:p> Of Joseph Garrett<o:p></o:p> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:42 PM<o:p></o:p> To: pianotech<o:p></o:p> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case<o:p></o:p> RepairQuestion<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> David asked: <o:p></o:p> "I had to chisel this area out underneath the glide on a Steinway. The piano<o:p></o:p> will not be refinished only touched up. What is the substance of choice to<o:p></o:p> fill this area (about 1/8" deep) that will allow for the best finish<o:p></o:p> matching surface for the surrounding area. I don't usually do this type of<o:p></o:p> work and probably won't in this case but I am curious." <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> David,<o:p></o:p> It's called WOOD.<G> Then a mixture of epoxy and sawdust, (make a thick<o:p></o:p> paste), then sand level after it sets up. Hit it with some primer/sealer.<o:p></o:p> Then a rattlecan black spray should complete the job. Rub out to match<o:p></o:p> surrounding area. Actually, the real issue is making that music desk slide<o:p></o:p> solid, imo.. Rotsaruck.<G><o:p></o:p> Regards,<o:p></o:p> Joe <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<o:p></o:p> Captain of the Tool Police<o:p></o:p> Squares R I<o:p></o:p> </div> </body> </html>