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<P>I guess we should feel flattered..........she wants to keep all the tuner's signatures from over the years, she even knows where each one is, and is especially concerned about one of my competitor's signatures.......... Why she didn't have him rebuild it instead of me.......then he could have refinished the plate and simply re-signed it!</P>
<P>I have most of the plate looking good, but there were three pieces of tape (my guess) that left their marks on the plate right near the nosebolt and cooling holes, and next to the words "Steinway Foundry....and Tubular......" . I have tried : citrus cleaner, mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, metal polish, steel wool, light sanding, painting............... HELP! <EM><STRONG>please?</STRONG></EM></P>
<P>I got scared when sanding, afraid I would get too deep and have no finish left, but maybe I chickened out too soon?</P>
<P>Thanks in advance for any tips!</P>
<P>Diane</P>
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