After I have sprayed lacquer on the piano case parts to a sufficient build, the parts must be left set for a minimum of one week while the lacquer hardens. Then the laborious job of leveling and rubbing out the finish begins. The initial sanding is done with an orbital sander with 400 grit paper. The the hand sanding begins, first with 320 grit paper, and then 400 grit paper. Care is always taken to avoid rubbing through the finish, which creates a light spot. The final rub is a cleaning and waxing rub, using 0000 steel wool and steel wool wax. The end result is a beautiful satin ebony finish.
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