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Refinishing the Piano Case
By D. L. Bullock

Larry Toto wrote:

> It seems to me that an easier solution (no pun intended) is to just
> buy a MinWax stain, then topcoat with a clear lacquer."

I mix aniline dyes with alcohol.  They also make a Lacquer thinner
version.  If you do not want to mix aniline dyes, I have found another
way.  Use NGR (non-grain-raising) red stain and spray or brush it on.
Then, when dry, go over it with some Walnut oil stain or the newer Gel
stain is also good.  This should give you the color you are wanting.

You also can mix red and brown NGR stain and dilute it with alcohol,
lacquer thinner or whatever the NGR bottle says.  This will lighten it.
I do not use MinWax products as I was stung by one that had polyurethane
in it.

The Deft brushing lacquer is great but We don't use it for brushing.
It is the best lacquer for spraying without the problems modern spray
lacquers usually have.

There are other secrets to get the antique look of the original
finishes, but that includes a shellac wash and black paste wood filler
and this is not finish 101 class.

D.L. Bullock    St. Louis
www.thepianoworld.com


(Message sent Wed 6 Feb 2002, 16:31:30 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

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