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  • 1.  help with black key finish

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 07-12-2023 23:21
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    Greetings all,

    I steamed some front key bushings out, turned the set over, and got a nasty surprise: a whitish gook had formed on all the black keys.

    I was able to get most off with steel wool, but now of course the keys don't look as black as the unharmed ones. Any suggestions on how to touch up the finish?

    I do have some black TransTint, but I haven't yet used it.

    thanks!



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    Scott Cole, RPT
    rvpianotuner.com
    Talent, OR
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  • 2.  RE: help with black key finish

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 07-13-2023 03:30
    I like to use a quick coat of black lacquer, followed by oooo steel wool to touch up sharps.  There is the rub on finish that schaff sells as well, (key black?) .  



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