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   Marco_Wong | Jul 27, 1999 01:18am | #1

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   Piano finish chip!?

   I got a piano at home (Yamaha). The finish on it is chip.(at the curve of the part of the cover, covering the piano keys.) The chip is about 1cm by 1cm and bare wood is exposing. The finish has a very glossy shine and it is about 2mm thick. The finish seem very hard. I wonder does anyone know what sort of finish is it and how is it fixable?

   marcowong

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   Allen_Daniels | Sep 12, 1999 10:27pm | #2

   *Marco, The finish on your piano is probably polyester and a chip that size,unless you have the piece, can be fixed with a burn in stick,a hard laquer stick from wich a small amount is applyed with a hot knife.It comes in different colers.The damaged part you refer to is called a fallboard.On a grand it should lift strait off.On a verticle you will need to remove the board above it by opening the top and unhooking two catches.Then with the fallboard in the open position,lift strait up.After the laquer,burn in is aplied sand it down flush with 400 and buff with car polish. If you remove the fallboard and take it to your local piano dealer or tech they should be able repair it at little cost since a service call is not involved.If you have any questions or problems removing the fallboard feel free to email me. Include model no. [email protected] Allen

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   Jeff_Jewitt | Sep 13, 1999 12:52am | #3

   *I'm assuming that by sun damage you mean the finish is rough and crazed (tiny cracks)Wet sand the finish if it feels rough with 600 grit wet/dry paper and mineral spirits. Wipe away the slurry and if it feels smooth, rub it with 0000 steel wool in the direction of the grain with a lubricant like wool lube or Murphys oil soap and water. This will give you a stain sheen.For gloss -- continue rubbing with Meguiars #4 or #1 and then #2 if you want a deep gloss.If the finish is faded, other skills and equipment are requiredJeff Jewitt

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   james_greggi | Oct 16, 1999 05:43am | #4

   *I recently purchased a 1924 Steck Duo Art reproducing baby grand piano. I shipped it to Pennsylvania where the case, piano mechanism, and the reproducing player mechanism was beautifully restored by Jon Perry at Farnsworth pianos. The case is mahogany and Jon removed the old finish, filled slightly and stained a medium reddish brown, followed by a spray lacquer finish. Recently, while playing with the lid lifted, my cat attemped to jump onto the raised top, slid off and left 6 cat claw scratches on her way down. The scratches are whiteish and appear to be only in the lacquer finish, not into the wood. I'm almost heartbroken. What do I do? Any help appreciated.Note: I am an amateur woodworker and have all the necessary tools and supplies. I prefer to do it right.Thanks for any helpJim GreggiAiken, SC