Hi Peter:
Mostly I used the bars, but when I use the liquid compounds, I'll put some on the surface, then (power off) use the pad to smear it around very thin. Then using a slow speed start buffing. Years ago, I faced the same problems with splattering, and over time started doing this. Will it guarantee you'll have no splatter? No, you just have to be careful to minimize it. It's a big reason I went with the bars. Also, I went to the Samick factory years ago, and they used the bars. You might look on Youtube for car buffing videos to see how they do it.
I was using the Meguiar's pads, flat. I've also tried putting the compound on the wheel, which also works, but more likely to throw the compound around if it starts at a fast speed. You might also talk to Ruth Ziener at Allied to get her take on all of this stuff. She's been teaching poly repair for decades and may have some good advice.
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Paul McCloud, RPT
Accutone Piano Service
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2022 10:02
From: Peter Stevenson
Subject: Power-Buffing without Making a Mess
Hi Paul,
So do you apply the compounds to the piano instead of the pads? And do you use the 3M "dimpled" pads from Allied or the flat ones like Maguiar's?
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Peter Stevenson RPT
P.S. Piano Service
Prince George BC
(250) 562-5358
ps@pspianos.com
Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2022 11:59
From: Paul McCloud
Subject: Power-Buffing without Making a Mess
I have used both bars and liquid compounds. If you smear the liquid around with the pad before turning on the machine, it won't throw the compound much if at all. Use a slower speed if your machine can do that. Most of the time I use the bar compounds with a buffing wheel. Then all you have is dust. Usually not a problem if you tell the client there will be some dust. I lay drop cloths around to try to contain it on the floor. No matter which way, it's kinda messy. If I can buff out a small area, I'll try to do it by hand.
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Paul McCloud, RPT
Accutone Piano Service
www.AccutonePianoService.com
pavadasa@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2022 11:43
From: Peter Stevenson
Subject: Power-Buffing without Making a Mess
Yes, power-buffing polyester finishes. I have been using the paste compounds, which tend to splatter. I am open to using the dusty bar compounds if people have had more success with dust containment than splatter containment.
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Peter Stevenson RPT
P.S. Piano Service
Prince George BC
(250) 562-5358
ps@pspianos.com
Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2022 11:21
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Power-Buffing without Making a Mess
Are we talking about buffing out polyester finishes?
Peter Grey Piano Doctor
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2022 11:16
From: Keith Roberts
Subject: Power-Buffing without Making a Mess
Poles and curtains will be heavy as the base needs to have weight to hold the curtains unless you use rods. That will get expensive.
I have thought of this as I have done remodel work and it is soooo difficult to stop the dust.
For a piano,, you might try an easy up, 10 x 10 shade tent. One that the legs are adjustable for low ceilings. Cheaper is probably better as there will be no wind inside a house.
Then with some clear plastic wrap drop cloths to let in light, you should be able to contain the dust. Some tapes don't stick well to the plastic. If it works you might consider a better plastic wrap cut to size.
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Keith Roberts
owner
Hathaway Pines CA
(209) 770-4312
Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2022 22:57
From: Peter Stevenson
Subject: Power-Buffing without Making a Mess
I've been struggling with finding a clean way of buffing pianos in nicer environments (i.e. customer 's homes or storefront showrooms) without making a mess. I've been using drop cloths, but I'm thinking maybe something like stand-alone curtain rods might make the situation easier. Any first-hand solutions to this particular problem?
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Peter Stevenson RPT
P.S. Piano Service
Prince George BC
(250) 562-5358
ps@pspianos.com
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