<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" = http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.2614.3500" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>List</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I inspected two Steinway B's at a = nearby 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></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Paul Chick</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>