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  • 1.  Polishing case brass e.g pedals etc.

    Posted 08-13-2023 22:57

    Thoughts appreciated.  After polishing case brass work e.g. pedals etc (compound and buffing wheel) leave it 'natural' or spray a couple coats of 2 pack clear coat to prevent it oxidising again? 

    Thanks,

    John

     



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  • 2.  RE: Polishing case brass e.g pedals etc.

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-14-2023 09:08

    After buffing,  clean compound residue from parts with lacquer thinner or alcohol,  spray with Nikolas brass lacquer,  available from Schaff.



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  • 3.  RE: Polishing case brass e.g pedals etc.

    Posted 08-14-2023 11:39
    I would use a compound that prevents oxidation. Lacquer won’t stick and will wear off with the pedaling. Most brass polishing compounds contain chemicals that preserve the shininess. Basically, it’s how fine the polishing compound is that creates the shininess.

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  • 4.  RE: Polishing case brass e.g pedals etc.

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-14-2023 14:36
    Clear coat to protect all that work that you just went through!  ;)



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  • 5.  RE: Polishing case brass e.g pedals etc.

    Posted 08-14-2023 20:24

    Thanks guys for the various replies.  Seems to be different opinions as to clear coating.  I was thinking coating stuff other than the pedals was a no brainer.  Pedals being the question in my mind as will the player's foot eventually wear through the clear coat leaving a future bigger strip and refinish job.  The reason I was thinking if I did clear coat the pedals to use 2 pack automotive clear coat.  Much harder than single coat, and I just happen to have plenty on hand.  



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  • 6.  RE: Polishing case brass e.g pedals etc.

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-16-2023 10:48
    I've been a big fan of the Mohawk  "Lacquer for Brass" as has the plating company that I work with.  




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