Piano black... What is it and How to... (1 Viewer)

[Mark_J_H_Jr]

I keep seeing the phrase "Piano Black".

What is it?

How does a DIYer reproduce it?

Somehow I get the impression it is a magical had rubbed super finish that only the best can reproduce. Maybe using an epoxy based paint (Imron) and buffing out with 1000 grit and mojo cloth.

Or is it "Gloss Black"?

 

[Brett DiMichele]

True "Piano Black" is numerous coats (7, 10, 20+)of hand
rubbed (buffed) Laquer. Can it be duplicated? Yes.. But it
is one of the most time consuming finishes there is.. You
can easily duplicate hand rubbed laquer finishes with
current two stage (Base Coat, Clear Coat) paints and they
are far more durable and stable than laquers tend to be.

 

[Jeremy Stockwell]

Mark,

See Patrick Sun's Sunosub III for a detailed explanation with pictures.

JKS

 

[Brian Bunge]

Mark,

I predict if you try one of those finishes we'll be taking you to Milledgeville real soon!

 

[Jeremy Stockwell]

Isn't Pat still there?

JKS

 

[Mark_J_H_Jr]

Mr. Sun, now that's what I'm talking about!

I loved your narrative about the finishing process of your sub. I'll bet we have all been through that sort of experience one time or another.

Kudos on the final product and for sticking to it.

Brian- You may be taking me to Milledgeville, but it may be because I went crazy out here in Texas. I gotta get home and get things squared away so I can start cutting some chips.

 

[Brian Bunge]

Mark,

I'll be in Milledgeville tomorrow for a funeral, so while I'm there I'll make sure the hospital still has some vacancies for you!