<HTML>In a message dated 10/14/02 11:45:58 AM Central Daylight Time, fhelmsf@netscape.net writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Hello all.  School's in session, so I once again have e-mail- and a question.  One of the Kawaii's that were recently purchased by my district requires a large patch in the lid.  It's a black painted finish.  Do I need to degloss the surface before repainting?  If so, with what? Thanks, Fran Helms Topeka </BLOCKQUOTE> Fran I agree with David. This is not just a paint job. Kawai pianos have a polyester finish, which is a very difficult to repair, unless you know how. As David said, contact the dealer. If it not under warrantee, contact Kawai any way, to see what they recommend. Wim </HTML>