Refinishing Grand Piano in Grand rapids michigan

[@WillowHillMusic]

What type of clear coat do you use?

[@brucelach4481]

mohawk clear

[@isairodriguez7039]

what kind of black paint or brand do you use?

[@perfectpitchtodd]

I've been working on a Mason and Hamlin upright from 1895. The striping and sanding have been much more involved than I thought they would be. I'm finally almost ready to spray the lacquer. I'll send you some pics when I finish.

[@brucelach4481]

yes it is more work then people think ,but you will love it when its done ,please do send me photos my email lachbruce1957@gmail,com

[@ubacow7109]

Do you use regular bondo or wood filler bondo?

[@davemeeks8109]

Did you get that spray gun at harbor Fright.

[@smckelvey1959]

Looking forward to seeing this finished thanks again Bruce

[@brucelach4481]

thank ,s Steven it is a little bit of a job ,but it is great to see the over all look after it is finished ,

[@martialway100]

Thanks for the upload, Bruce. What type of 'paint sprayer' are you using? If you can name the one you're using, it would be very helpful to your viewers.

[@CrazyManwich]

Is that just a black stain you spray on and then put a clear lacquer top coat or is that a lacquer that is black? I am looking to refinish my great grandmother’s Boston Piano company upright.

[@sokphanithmao5523]

thank you so much bruce, this help full to me. you save my life

[@TheSoundtec]

Hi Bruce , How you don't mind a request for help. I purchased a baby Grand that was in good shape but the Cabinet was very cracked up and in Very bad shape. First thing we striped it down to the Veneer but even at that point things did not look well. Finally we decided to remove the outer layer of Veneer for so many reasons. Blisters cracks and more. The outer layer of the veneer was replaced with Maple Veneer and all went well. As it was looking really good the veneer was primed and a base coat of Black Pre cat Lacquer was applied (2 coats). Now that 4 coats of clear Pre cat Gloss was applied and complete and all looked great we opened up the garage for some fresh air and sun light. I was shocked to see ripples and bumps in the finish from the veneer. I knew at this point I made a major Boo Boo ! When I applied the vineer the under surface was not perfectly flat and now that is what is showing.. I know I am back to sanding and painting but I need advise how to level this. I would like some serious constructive advice Please. Thanks for your Videos and Thanks in advance !

[@brucelach4481]

its would be best to rip all the veneer off ,then bondo the shell and sand then start painting , most of the time if you take a hot iron ,and a rag, you can heat up the veneer to stick and stay down , but if you remove what you but on ,bondo and sand smooth ,that would be the best , good luck ,send me some photo,s when you get this one done ,

[@barrydavis1357]

Hi Bruce enjoy your videos. Years ago I did refinished pianos for a friend of mind. He rebuild all the inside parts and tuning. I was just wondering what spray gun you are using. are you using a HVLP gun? The last piano I refinished was a 1876 Steinway upright that has been in a fire in an old church. That thing had 3 coats of paint over a black finish.

[@brucelach4481]

it,s just a plan cup gun, i like them the best ,sears spray gun , i have a steinway upright setting in the shop finished and all payed for ,i can,t get a hold of the owner ,its been in the shop for over one year now ,

[@barrydavis1357]

@@brucelach4481 Thanks!!! I have 2 of the Sears cup guns I bought back in the early 90's. I also have a couple of the DeVilbiss FinshLine HVLP guns I used when I was building cabinets. They work pretty good. I have subscribed to your channel look forward to watching more of your videos. Have you had any experience painting MDF cabinet doors? I'm remodeling my kitchen now and thinking about building my doors out of MDF.

[@spain7257]

Hi Nice video. Do you spray once or do you spray a second coat?. PJ

[@brucelach4481]

around 8 to 10 coats ,with sanding between

[@spain7257]

@@brucelach4481 Thank you

[@musicman7078]

What should I use to clean the satin wood finish and some of the gummy grime in the crevices of my grand? What should I use to polish with afterwards?

[@brucelach4481]

just try a nice furniture polish and a soft rag

[@matthewneuls6245]

Who is the owner?

[@jorgeandrade20]

Thank you for sharing, I bet this piano turned out amazing, do you have pictures/videos of the finished project?

[@brucelach4481]

thank you ,sorry i don,t have any photo,s saved of after it was completed

[@antoinegoode8990]

Hey thanks for ur video I'm a painter contractor thinking about shooting my wife's piano with my graco 9.5 hvlp any tips product process??

[@brucelach4481]

lacquer is what we use on pianos it work great

[@antoinegoode8990]

@@brucelach4481 Do u think graco 9.5 hvlp could lay a good enough finish its wood / poly right now want to do a lacquer black - also any more videos with more details of the process?

[@ashleybritney5974]

What do you use to dilute when the paint is thick , thank very much.

[@brucelach4481]

i spray lacquer so its lacquer thinner it depends on the paint you use

[@terrygreene1395]

What material do you use for the finish….brand/patina/etc?

[@brucelach4481]

lacquer finish from mohawk finishing supply but you can use a automotive finish if you want the gloss too if you like

[@TheSoundtec]

Hi, Did you ever see a DIY turn table for spray shooting a piano cabinet without the legs?

[@brucelach4481]

no and i have finished over one hundred in the past 30 years ,i want the legs on them to move around ,this works for me

[@TheSoundtec]

@@brucelach4481 Thanks for the reply. I am going to paint my 1st baby grand Gloss black. Just curious do you shoot at around 23-24psi? If ever you do another piano a great video would be a step by step, from stripping to finish. NO such thing on you tube.Best regards !

[@brucelach4481]

@@TheSoundtec doing a grand at the shop now ,i set the air at 45 psi and i have a air control on the spray gun ,,so i can cut the psi down on the gun as well

[@TheSoundtec]

@@brucelach4481 It is so appreciated. The information you share is priceless to people like myself just starting out. Big thanks from Canada! Sorry Bruce one last question if you have time; as this piano will be my 1st and it will be mine to keep. Is Black gloss or is satin easier to shoot, what would you suggest? Thanks again!

[@ashleybritney5974]

What kind compressor (HP, GL) and spry gun to purchase if for piano repairing , thank you very much.

[@brucelach4481]

you can get by with a 5 horse,s 60 gal tank , and any spray gun around 85 buck will work fine ,just don,t buy the cheep 30 dollar gun,s

[@ashleybritney5974]

bruce lach thank you very much

[@LostMountainRestoration]

Holy Cow!!! What a job!

[@brucelach4481]

its not that bad ,its maple, most grands are mahogany ,so as you know NO GRAIN FILLER NEEDED that one less step on the finishing process

[@LostMountainRestoration]

Are you going to hand rub a high gloss "wet piano" finish on it or leave it with the sheen of the lacquer?

[@brucelach4481]

no,this one they wanted in a satin finish , just sand and spray in till she looks good ,fun fun fun ,

[@ginalynclavel8763]

Hi Bruce, do you use Bondo glazing putty or bondo body filler?

[@brucelach4481]

bondo

[@kelinzhang8594]

What kind compressor. how many gallon and horse power? Is the same piano gun with car paint gun? Thanks.

[@brucelach4481]

80 gal 5 horse 110 power yes car paint gun ,it is what i like to use

[@shidoin5398]

Hey Bruce, I refinish cabinets and furniture in Arizona. Originally from Michigan. I have a customer request to do a black lacquer finish on a baby grand. What is the going rate?

[@brucelach4481]

i get about 2000 grand to start ,that is for a sprayed finish ,if i have to rub it out it would be around 3000 ,smaller grands like a 5 foot start at 1500

[@shidoin5398]

@@brucelach4481 thanks buddy! You do great work!!!

[@JBASSIR]

Can you refer me to some one here in Los Angeles who would do a nice job ,

[@brucelach4481]

sorry i don,t know anyone out there

[@TheSoundtec]

Hi Bruce, When painting a grand Gloss black is the inside usually gloss black also? Why I ask is the one I just picked up was mat black inside.. Hummm. Love to know what you think. Regards!

[@brucelach4481]

it should all have the same sheen ,if the inside is gloss and the out side satin ,i would bet someone refinished the out side at one time ,yes all one sheen

[@TheSoundtec]

@@brucelach4481 Big thanks for your time! Really appreciate the Piano videos, lots of great info.

[@pearlllg]

Oh, my! That poor, poor piano! What could have happened to it to get it beat up so badly?? Nice video. I would love to see it finished! - Category Comedy?? I guess I need to watch more of your videos!

[@brucelach4481]

yes i don,t know how someone damages a piano this bad ,but its all most finished ,i just need to finish up one side of the lids and the legs ,the lids are finished on one side and the other side just needs top coating ,and the legs have been stripped ,repaired ,and sealed and ready for sanding

[@pearlllg]

What a ton of labor! If my daughter ever decides to go nuts and attack her piano with a ball and chain, I will be sure to have her call you in for repairs! lol! It is so wonderful to see musical instruments like this being restored. Thanks for sharing!

[@brucelach4481]

i am also a drummer ,and have restored old drum sets in duco finish's

[@inzomniiak]

nice.. enjoyed the video... thanks.

[@brucelach4481]

thank you

[@davecornette6188]

Hello Bruce. Nice project. Is that pre-cat black or nitro?

[@brucelach4481]

hi Dave it is pre- cat

[@davidemarchi6366]

but...there is no air suction and filtering! you have to build a painting cabin, it is like any garage diy painting work... You are risking a lot....and there is a lot of powder in the floor.

[@brianelsner4175]

So I guess his spray area is also his sanding area and storage area.. you can see the wheel marks on the floor as the rolls the piano around in the dust. Any dust that gets kicked up off the floor ends up in the paint. Also any one who has painted knows you stop spraying paint when you change directions with the gun... Not overly impressed with what I've seen.

[@brucelach4481]

NICE TO SEE YOU KNOW SO MUCH ,SORRY TO TELL YOU THIS BUT THE LEGS DID NOT GET SPRAYED ,THEY ARE NOT EVEN STRIPPED ,JUST SO YOU KNOW ,AFTER THE SHELL IS FINISHED ,THEN THE LEGS ARE REMOVED ,STRIPPED ,AND FINISH ,I GET ABOUT 3 GUYS LIKE YOU EVERY YEAR ,TRYING TO ACT LIKE THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT THANK YOU

[@brucelach4481]

@@longfeijiang2449 send me a photo please when its finished ,i would love to see it ,my email is in the website link ,thanks again

[@brucelach4481]

never does any dust land in the finish ,if you new what you was talking about ,you would have never said that ,i do about 2 grands pianos a month ,do you think , people would bring that many to me if they look bad after they are finished ,they come to me from friends, seeing the finished piano setting in their friends home ,and comment on how nice they look

[@bca2070]

@@brucelach4481 you know your doing good when you got haters my man! 😂 some people are just miserable keep up the excellent work.

[@brucelach4481]

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