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<font size=3>At 07:47 AM 12/07/2000 -0600, you wrote:<br>
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size=2>List</font><font size=3><br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2>I inspected two Steinway B's at a nearb=
y
college that is hosting an international piano recital and wants the
instruments "cosmetically improved." The cases appear to be in
good condition except for the custodial dings and dents from daily use. I
was actually quite surprised by their condition. The question raised: can
they be dent filled, topcoated and buffed to make them stage worthy. The
college is not interested in total refinishing, too expensive. I've done
this in the passed with traditional lacquer methods, but I want to know
if I can do it with water based lacquer. I've been spraying finishes for
a long time but have yet to make the leap into water based. I gather from
what I read from venders that this would be possible, but I'd like to
hear from someone who has/is doing it and what they are running into. I'm
familiar with dent work from Bondo to Konig, and finish prep and spraying
for solvent base coatings. My concern is getting the water based to stick
to the old finish. I plan on buying a new gun for this finish and making
technique adjustments as required. Right now I'm favoring the gravity
feed model for compressed air. What are your thoughts concerning the
pianos and the type of spray gun you have and the brands of water based
lacquers you are using and why. I'd appreciate any input.
Thanks.</font><font size=3><br>
<br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2>Paul
Chick</font><font size=3></blockquote><br>
A conversion gun (compressed air > HVLP) would be best to use for
spraying.<br>
I have "sprayed-over" many pianos with PianoLac (as black as
polyester and<br>
the older lacquers) and no imprinting. II've had it match balck lacquer
and poly<br>
perfectly.<br>
<br>
It is available from Arthur Grudko.<br>
<a href="mailto:Gutlo@bestweb.net"=
eudora="autourl">mailto</a>:Gutlo@bestweb<a=
href="mailto:Gutlo@bestweb.net" eudora="autourl">.net</a><br>
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Regards,</font><br>
<div>Jon Page, piano technician</div>
<div>Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.</div>
<div><a href="mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net"=
EUDORA=AUTOURL>mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net</a></div>
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