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It's not plating but rather improper installation of the cloth bushings. Repinning with careful reaming and most importantly vigorous burnishing will stabilize the bushing and permenantly cure the problem. ...

The ink on standard Sharpies is soluable in alcohol. If the alcohol doesn't damage the finish (it will dissolve shellac finishes) it should remove the ink easily. Proceed carefully. ------------------------------ ...

While I have worked with Samick pianos with center pin issues I have never actually seen pins with plating issues. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone who has repinned any of these would actually ...