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Black Piano Finish
By Karl Petersen

The methods previously given are very good.  I have only a few additions.

If the damage is really severe, automotive two-part "bondo" filler is
a good choice.  For small spots, a lacquer-based spot putty would be
quicker and compatible.

I have used several black automotive lacquers and found R&M (Rinshead
& Mason) brand to be significantly blacker than other brands.  When I
have tried to use other brands to repair or touch up something painted
with the R&M material, they look only dark gray against the R&M black
lacquer.

This finish is extremely easy to maintain if the original materials
are used.  When a small area is damaged, only that area needs to be
refinished.  The repair will blend in easily with the original finish
once it is thoroughly dry.  I believe this is the primary reason that
satin finish black lacquer is the choice for professional pianos that
have to be moved often.

Karl Petersen
Meridian, Idaho


(Message sent Fri 19 Sep 1997, 22:05:45 GMT, from time zone GMT.)

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