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ADAM KAPLAN
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This is by far the most time intensive and expensive part of restoration. The piano must be worthy either by way of its pedigree or sentimental value. There are several ways to finish a piano. The most expensive will always consist of staining and putting many clear coats on (like car painting) until the grain is totally filled and the finish looks deep and the grain shows through with an incredible luster. There are sanding fillers that save time but tend to deaden the grain of the wood. Oil and wax finishes are fast but lack the same protection of a filled coat and don’t show off the grain as well. Needless to say it’s a subject worth investigating thoroughly before laying out substantial money.
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