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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>For anyone who uses Target water based lacquers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I purchased a side decal from Steinway for a D with matt ebony finish.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Installed it per Steinway directions using clear Target EC6000.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I assume that the letters and logo were brass.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>After the first coat the letters immediately discolored. I thought it
may be oxidation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>After working with it, I think more than likely the Target reacted with
some sort of paint that Steinway coated their brass decal with??<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The reason I say paint is that it originally looked more gold, not
really brass.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Why would Steinway paint a brass decal with gold paint.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>After 4 or 5 light coats of clear Target set up, whatever it was, brass
oxidation or a chemical reaction to the Steinway paint, it sanded off easily to
expose a nice brass finish. Has anyone else run into something like this?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Gene<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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