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Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-06 by Skanter123

NO WINDEX!!!

Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.

Sam 
www.keyboardcollective.com

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> On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?
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> I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.
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> I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.
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> Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks . . . / Robert
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RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Geoff Ward

I was told by Yamaha Australia to use Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner), but not on the keys as they tend to acquire a blue tinge from the colour of the cleaner.  Whether it would be safe to use a colourless window cleaner on the keys, I do not know.

 

Kind regards

 

Geoff Ward

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:23 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Geoff Ward

Sam, Why do you say no Windex?  Windex is very easy to use , gives great results and does not require polishing.  What is your experience with Windex on the epoxy ebony finish of a piano?

 

Kind regards

 

Geoff Ward

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:58 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

NO WINDEX!!!

Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.

Sam 

www.keyboardcollective.com <http://www.keyboardcollective.com> 

On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... <mailto:r_leblanc@...>  [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com> > wrote:

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Bill Brandom

Actually, the finish is polyester. Windex works just fine to clean the finish. Actually, any non-abrasive cleaner will work, then wipe it off with a soft cloth.

Yamaha high polish polyester just needs to be cleaned for it to look good.

Bill

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On Dec 6, 2014, at 5:23 PM, 'Geoff Ward' gward1211@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Sam, Why do you say no Windex?  Windex is very easy to use , gives great results and does not require polishing.  What is your experience with Windex on the epoxy ebony finish of a piano?

 

Kind regards

 

Geoff Ward

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:58 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

NO WINDEX!!!

Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.

Sam 

www.keyboardcollective.com

On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Skanter123

I think Windex has ammonia in it, a chemical I would not use on wood. YMMV

I would stick to products that are meant for wood. Even some of the furniture polish products contain chemicals that can damage the wood of your piano.

Sam 
www.keyboardcollective.com

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> On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:23 PM, 'Geoff Ward' gward1211@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Sam, Why do you say no Windex?  Windex is very easy to use , gives great results and does not require polishing.  What is your experience with Windex on the epoxy ebony finish of a piano?
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> Kind regards
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> Geoff Ward
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> From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:58 AM
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier
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> NO WINDEX!!!
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>  
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> Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.
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> Sam 
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> www.keyboardcollective.com
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> On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?
> 
>  
> 
> I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.
> 
>  
> 
> I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.
> 
>  
> 
> Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> 
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> Thanks . . . / Robert
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Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Spencer Chase

if the finish is really a polyester resin, it is no longer wood. polyester can withstand almost anything except for abrasives :)

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On 12/6/2014 5:56 PM, Skanter123 skanter123@... [disklavier] wrote:

I think Windex has ammonia in it, a chemical I would not use on wood. YMMV

I would stick to products that are meant for wood. Even some of the furniture polish products contain chemicals that can damage the wood of your piano.

Sam

www.keyboardcollective.com

On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:23 PM, 'Geoff Ward' gward1211@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Sam, Why do you say no Windex? Windex is very easy to use , gives great results and does not require polishing. What is your experience with Windex on the epoxy ebony finish of a piano?

Kind regards

Geoff Ward

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:58 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

NO WINDEX!!!

Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.

Sam

www.keyboardcollective.com

On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

-- 

Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
Spencer@spencerserolls.com
http://www.spencerserolls.com
(425) 791-0309

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Bill Brandom

If the Yamaha piano is less that 35 years old and it is high polish ebony, the finish is polyester (about 10 times as thick as a lacquer finish.)

Bill

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On Sat, Dec 6, 2014 at 8:33 PM, Spencer Chase lists@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

if the finish is really a polyester resin, it is no longer wood. polyester can withstand almost anything except for abrasives :)

On 12/6/2014 5:56 PM, Skanter123 skanter123@... [disklavier] wrote:

I think Windex has ammonia in it, a chemical I would not use on wood. YMMV

I would stick to products that are meant for wood. Even some of the furniture polish products contain chemicals that can damage the wood of your piano.

Sam

www.keyboardcollective.com

On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:23 PM, 'Geoff Ward' gward1211@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Sam, Why do you say no Windex? Windex is very easy to use , gives great results and does not require polishing. What is your experience with Windex on the epoxy ebony finish of a piano?

Kind regards

Geoff Ward

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:58 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

NO WINDEX!!!

Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.

Sam

www.keyboardcollective.com

On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert
-- 

Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
Spencer@...
http://www.spencerserolls.com
(425) 791-0309

[disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Geoff Ward

I was told by Yamaha Australia to use Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner), but not on the keys as they tend to acquire a blue tinge from the colour of the cleaner.  Whether it would be safe to use a colourless window cleaner on the keys, I do not know.

 

Kind regards

 

Geoff Ward

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com>  [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:23 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com> 
Subject: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Donal Galvin

How to you polish out the scratches on the music stand. 

Regards

Donal

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> On 7 Dec 2014, at 05:01, Bill Brandom bill.brandom03@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> If the Yamaha piano is less that 35 years old and it is high polish ebony, the finish is polyester (about 10 times as thick as a lacquer finish.)
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> Bill
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>> On Sat, Dec 6, 2014 at 8:33 PM, Spencer Chase lists@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>> if the finish is really a polyester resin, it is no longer wood. polyester can withstand almost anything except for abrasives :) 
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>>> On 12/6/2014 5:56 PM, Skanter123 skanter123@... [disklavier] wrote:
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>>> I think Windex has ammonia in it, a chemical I would not use on wood. YMMV
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>>> I would stick to products that are meant for wood. Even some of the furniture polish products contain chemicals that can damage the wood of your piano.
>>> 
>>> Sam 
>>> www.keyboardcollective.com
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>>> On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:23 PM, 'Geoff Ward' gward1211@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>>>> Sam, Why do you say no Windex?  Windex is very easy to use , gives great results and does not require polishing.  What is your experience with Windex on the epoxy ebony finish of a piano?
>>>> 
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>>>> Kind regards
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>>>> 
>>>> Geoff Ward
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>>>> From: disklavier@...m [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
>>>> Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:58 AM
>>>> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> NO WINDEX!!!
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.
>>>> 
>>>> Sam 
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>>>> www.keyboardcollective.com
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>>>> On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>>>> Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks . . . / Robert
>>>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> 
>> Best regards, Spencer Chase
>> 67550-Bell Springs Rd.
>> Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
>> Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
>> Spencer@spencerserolls.com
>> http://www.spencerserolls.com
>> (425) 791-0309
> 
>

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-07 by Spencer Chase

i am not home to check and forget the brand but tap plastic sells a two stage plastic polish that works very well. i would test it on a hidden area first to make sure it is compatible wit the finish.

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On 12/6/2014 11:08 PM, Donal Galvin discodonal@... [disklavier] wrote:

How to you polish out the scratches on the music stand.

Regards

Donal

On 7 Dec 2014, at 05:01, Bill Brandom bill.brandom03@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
If the Yamaha piano is less that 35 years old and it is high polish ebony, the finish is polyester (about 10 times as thick as a lacquer finish.)

Bill
On Sat, Dec 6, 2014 at 8:33 PM, Spencer Chase lists@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
if the finish is really a polyester resin, it is no longer wood. polyester can withstand almost anything except for abrasives :)

On 12/6/2014 5:56 PM, Skanter123 skanter123@... [disklavier] wrote:

I think Windex has ammonia in it, a chemical I would not use on wood. YMMV

I would stick to products that are meant for wood. Even some of the furniture polish products contain chemicals that can damage the wood of your piano.

Sam

www.keyboardcollective.com

On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:23 PM, 'Geoff Ward' gward1211@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Sam, Why do you say no Windex? Windex is very easy to use , gives great results and does not require polishing. What is your experience with Windex on the epoxy ebony finish of a piano?

Kind regards

Geoff Ward

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:58 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

NO WINDEX!!!

Use Cory High-Gloss (or Satin) Piano Polish.

Sam

www.keyboardcollective.com

On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:23 PM, r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert
-- 

Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
Spencer@...
http://www.spencerserolls.com
(425) 791-0309

-- 

Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
Spencer@...
http://www.spencerserolls.com
(425) 791-0309

RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-08 by Bill Schumacher

Geoff,

 

I would not touch it with Windex. Yamaha Australia should know better. They don’t care once the piano is sold.

 

I have a C3 Disclavier and the only way I keep it clean is by using a damp Chamois when it is needed.

All other times I just use a microfiber cloth.

 

My piano came with some Yamaha Polish but it was too hard to use & I only used it once. The damp Chamois does the same job.

I live on the Gold Coast, Australia.

 

Cheers,

 

Bill Schumacher

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: 07 December 2014 12:20
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

I was told by Yamaha Australia to use Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner), but not on the keys as they tend to acquire a blue tinge from the colour of the cleaner.  Whether it would be safe to use a colourless window cleaner on the keys, I do not know.

Kind regards

Geoff Ward

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:23 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-08 by Geoff Ward

Thanks Bill

 

I don’t do it often and I use it sparingly.  In view of the comments about the imperviousness of the polyester finish, I believe it is safe to use, particularly after Bill Brandom’s comments.

 

Kind regards

 

Geoff

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Monday, 8 December 2014 12:18 PM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Geoff,

I would not touch it with Windex. Yamaha Australia should know better. They don’t care once the piano is sold.

I have a C3 Disclavier and the only way I keep it clean is by using a damp Chamois when it is needed.

All other times I just use a microfiber cloth.

My piano came with some Yamaha Polish but it was too hard to use & I only used it once. The damp Chamois does the same job.

I live on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Cheers,

Bill Schumacher

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com>  [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: 07 December 2014 12:20
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com> 
Subject: RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

I was told by Yamaha Australia to use Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner), but not on the keys as they tend to acquire a blue tinge from the colour of the cleaner.  Whether it would be safe to use a colourless window cleaner on the keys, I do not know.

Kind regards

Geoff Ward

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com>  [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:23 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com> 
Subject: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-08 by Spencer Chase

i checked various online chemical compatibility charts and it looks like polyester is recommended for up to 5% ammonium hydroxide. i'm sure windex is well below this level. there may be some alcohol as well and he charts do not list the low levels that would be in windex etc.

On 12/7/2014 5:25 PM, 'Geoff Ward' gward1211@... [disklavier] wrote:

Thanks Bill

I don’t do it often and I use it sparingly. In view of the comments about the imperviousness of the polyester finish, I believe it is safe to use, particularly after Bill Brandom’s comments.

Kind regards

Geoff

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, 8 December 2014 12:18 PM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Geoff,

I would not touch it with Windex. Yamaha Australia should know better. They don’t care once the piano is sold.

I have a C3 Disclavier and the only way I keep it clean is by using a damp Chamois when it is needed.

All other times I just use a microfiber cloth.

My piano came with some Yamaha Polish but it was too hard to use & I only used it once. The damp Chamois does the same job.

I live on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Cheers,

Bill Schumacher

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 07 December 2014 12:20
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

I was told by Yamaha Australia to use Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner), but not on the keys as they tend to acquire a blue tinge from the colour of the cleaner. Whether it would be safe to use a colourless window cleaner on the keys, I do not know.

Kind regards

Geoff Ward

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:23 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

-- 

Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
Spencer@...
http://www.spencerserolls.com
(425) 791-0309

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-08 by Glenn Smutny

Geoff,

My Yamaha dealer here in Chicago (Downers Grove) recommended I use a car polish available here in the US called Meguiar's Quick Mist and Wipe Detailer. It sprays on like a "thick" windex and I wipe it off in a polishing motion with a microfiber cloth. I have been doing this for 10 full years now on my Mark IV and I believe my piano looks as good today as it did the day I purchased it. I do not directly use it on the keys, but I do use the same cloth on the keys that I cleaned the piano with. But as Bill B. mentioned, being Polyester, it's a pretty tough finish. I can't imagine an occasional Windexing would cause too much of a problem. Especially if you had been using a light wax on it like the Meguiar's.

Glenn

On Dec 7, 2014, at 7:18 PM, 'Bill Schumacher' schuie41@... [disklavier] wrote:

Geoff,

I would not touch it with Windex. Yamaha Australia should know better. They don’t care once the piano is sold.

I have a C3 Disclavier and the only way I keep it clean is by using a damp Chamois when it is needed.
All other times I just use a microfiber cloth.

My piano came with some Yamaha Polish but it was too hard to use & I only used it once. The damp Chamois does the same job.
I live on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Cheers,

Bill Schumacher

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 07 December 2014 12:20
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

I was told by Yamaha Australia to use Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner), but not on the keys as they tend to acquire a blue tinge from the colour of the cleaner. Whether it would be safe to use a colourless window cleaner on the keys, I do not know.

Kind regards
;
Geoff Ward

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, 7 December 2014 5:23 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-08 by vinnie@...

Interesting thread. I'm a first-time piano store owner (just received my first new pianos in May, 2014), and carry Yamaha among others. Years ago as a technician we used Windex and water 50/50 at a Yamaha dealer in San Jose, California. Now I use Cory.

Cory fills in the micro scratches, as it's designed to work with these finishes. I doubt Windex would hurt a polyester finish, but now that I own and owe $$$$$$ on my inventory, I don't mess with ammonia.

Buffing with McGuire's automotive polishes is legit, but knowing how to use a buffer is the key. I'd also recommend DIamond Glaze from Allied Nation Industries.

Finally, hire a great polyester person to detail your piano if need be, and have them show you how to take care of this finish. It shouldn't be this hard, and once you're on board, maintenance will be much easier.

Vince Chambers

Tenor

Owner - Apollo Piano

Chico, CA

Re: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

2014-12-08 by Richard Freeman

For what its worth….. I have a 14 year old Disklavier grand and have been using Windex on it since day one. On occasion, I have used a high-quality automotive wax. My piano looks as good as the day I bought it…..

Richard

On Dec 7, 2014, at 6:50 PM, Glenn Smutny G.SMUTNY@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Geoff,

My Yamaha dealer here in Chicago (Downers Grove) recommended I use a car polish available here in the US called Meguiar's Quick Mist and Wipe Detailer. It sprays on like a "thick" windex and I wipe it off in a polishing motion with a microfiber cloth. I have been doing this for 10 full years now on my Mark IV and I believe my piano looks as good today as it did the day I purchased it. I do not directly use it on the keys, but I do use the same cloth on the keys that I cleaned the piano with. But as Bill B. mentioned, being Polyester, it's a pretty tough finish. I can't imagine an occasional Windexing would cause too much of a problem. Especially if you had been using a light wax on it like the Meguiar's.

Glenn

On Dec 7, 2014, at 7:18 PM, 'Bill Schumacher' schuie41@... [disklavier] wrote:

Geoff,

I would not touch it with Windex. Yamaha Australia should know better. They don’t care once the piano is sold.

I have a C3 Disclavier and the only way I keep it clean is by using a damp Chamois when it is needed.
All other times I just use a microfiber cloth.

My piano came with some Yamaha Polish but it was too hard to use & I only used it once. The damp Chamois does the same job.
I live on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Cheers,

Bill Schumacher

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com]
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Subject: RE: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

I was told by Yamaha Australia to use Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner), but not on the keys as they tend to acquire a blue tinge from the colour of the cleaner. Whether it would be safe to use a colourless window cleaner on the keys, I do not know.

Kind regards

Geoff Ward

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To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Products for Cleaning Ebony Disklavier

Any recommendations on how clean / polish up an ebony color Disklavier?

I’ve searched this forum and have read comments about using Windex for light cleaning or an automotive polishing product for polyester such as Meguiars.

I suspect that over the years my Disklavier has accumulated a very light film of grease from cooking, etc.

Any thoughts and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks . . . / Robert