@@hiroyaowada I use to work for a piano company repairs and tuning..the work done was so sloppy, i hate it and left eventually..thank you for your kind offer, if this was some years ago, i'd fly to japan immediately 🤭 I admire your craft and dedication, u have my greatest respect
Wow I admire so much the ability of us humans as a species how artistic and crafty we are and you sir are a prime example!! Kudos very well done! I really enjoyed watching your work!!
This guy is an artist with hours of practice to his name. No DIY home owner can do this and achieve this result. If you have minor scratches on a high gloss piano finish (only a high gloss piano finish)...ive used this method on my high gloss black baby grand. Step 1: Maguires Scratch X applied with a 100% cotton T-shirt (buff out-light pressure on the T-shirt). Step 2: Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell Paste Wax (buff out by hand with a 100% cotton T-Shirt). Step 3: Apply Cory Super High Gloss Piano Polish to the effected area with a 100% cotton T-Shirt. Depending on the severity of the scratches/abrasions...this method will still conceal and hide most abrasions. If you have a small chip and can't afford a "home call" for piano repair...multiple and I mean multiple layers of high-gloss black nail polish will do the trick!
Thank you for your message. The technique you see in this video is called tampo-nuri. The cotton fabric is folded, soaked in black lacquer paint, then rubbed on the putty and dried with hot air from a dryer, and then painted over. It takes a lot of practice to become proficient at this technique.
I am currently working on a dvd that details how to repair a piano flaw. However, I noticed that the dvd could not be watched depending on the country. For this reason, we are thinking of ways to watch videos in other ways instead of dvd. We ’ll let you know when we ’re ready.
Wondering if you've gone any further with this? Currently working on restoring a suzuki digital piano, and some detail on the materials would be a huge help!
Can you please tell me what chemical you used for cleaning and What are used for filler, and what type of product it was that you brushed on and used heat blower for the finish to take?
@@jerryellard1806 The chemical used for cleaning is a silicone remover to improve the adhesion of the paint. Must be used before painting. Use a fine grade of abrasive for finishing. Wax is a liquid for piano.
@@hiroyaowada thank you… I have a chipped out place about 2 inches by half inch that I need to feel. Hopefully that UV putty will wok for that. It’s on the side, bottom of a baby grand damaged in transportation.
HI. Excellent work! Thanks for sharing your skills. I'm from Canada. I looked for the Rock Paint here but can't seem to get it. I can get black lacquer but the guy I get it from says that it won't ever harden without a hardener/accelerator. Does the rock paint harden without it? And if I need a hardener, the tanpo would only be able to be used once. And you soak the tanpo in the thinner just before applying? Is it dipped and then squeezed out? Do you dab it on cardboard or some other surface before the piano? Thanks for your time.
Thank you for your message. The paint you get is polyester, right? Polyester paints require hardeners and accelerators, while Tampo is a lacquer paint. Therefore, dilute the undiluted lacquer paint with 50% thinner. Soak the muneca in the undiluted solution and soak it. Momentarily dip it in lacquer thinner and then rub it on newspaper or cardboard to stabilize the muneca. Be very careful when landing and taking off when coloring with tampons. Use a tampo to apply enough paint to lightly touch the surface of the piano.
@@hiroyaowada My paint guy told me it was lacquer. I will ask him again tomorrow. Muneca isn't a word I recognize. What does that mean? And you said you soak the muneca in the undiluted lacquer? When do you use the 50% reduced lacquer? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just needing clarification. Is the tampo made of folded layers of cotton material? Thanks again.
@@GlenBarkmanI don't know what muneca means either. Lacquer black stock diluted with thinner can be used repeatedly by you if kept in a sealed container. Fold the cloth of the pad to make it the size that you can comfortably use. Fabric should be dipped in black undiluted paint and folded. When you're done painting, store it in a tight-fitting glass container and use it every time you paint. By the way, I made my tampon 30 years ago.
@@hiroyaowada Wow that's incredible! If I don't do a good job with my touchup, could I just wipe off with thinner and start again? This repair won't affect the poly finish right?
@@GlenBarkman Yes, you can redo as many times as you like. Mastering the art of tampo takes practice. At the beginning, you may be disappointed with your skill, but as you gain more experience, you will find that the result feels right, and one day you will be proud of your skill.
Thank you for your message. I am using lacquer paint. The putty is an ultraviolet putty that hardens in seconds using an ultraviolet light. Fold the fabric and dip it into undiluted black paint. Wring it out, dip it in lacquer thinner and thin it to soften the fabric, then apply thin coats, dry with hot air from a hair dryer, and apply more coats. This technique requires practice and experience. Practice how hard you apply the fabric and when to slide and release the fabric.
@@King888_99 The paint solvent is lacquer thinner. The black paint is also lacquer. The manufacturer of the paint is Co-Jet Black from Rock Paint Co., Ltd. It's completely black.
I have a piano that seems to be the same material (polished ebony?) that I want to paint. The black ultra-shiny look just doesn't go with the rest of the way my house is decorated. Any ideas on how to do this without ruining the piano?
@@mycrazyfamilyid There are paints that allow you to have any color you want. It's chalk paint. It can be painted on top of your current piano, has good adhesion, and can be painted stylishly and easily. It's a paint called "Annie Sloan".
I fold a piece of cloth and dip the undiluted solution of black lacquer in thinner, rub it over the putty and let it dry with a hair dryer. If you are up for the challenge, you need practice. Good luck!!!!!
Thank you for your message. I use UV putty and UV light. Unlike regular putty, it hardens in just a few seconds, can be cut, and can be painted immediately. I use black lacquer and lacquer thinner for the paint, fold the cotton fabric, soak the paint in it, dry it with hot air from a hair dryer, and paint repeatedly. When cutting the putty, I use water-resistant sandpaper #600, #800, and #1000 in that order.
It is a painting technique called "tampo". Fold the square cloth, hold it in your hand, and soak it in the diluted paint. By doing so, the traces of painting will be almost invisible, and the warm air from the dryer will dry instantly, so repairs can be done in a short time. However, it requires practice and experience.
Thank you for your message. What I use ... Fill the scratches with UV-curable putty and UV light. Shave it with water resistant sandpaper (# 800) to make it flat. Soak the undiluted solution of black lacquer in a folded cloth, dilute it with thinner, and apply it to the putty. Apply it thinly and rub it over and over again. When warm air from the dryer is applied, it dries instantly, so it can be applied repeatedly. Do not apply too much paint at once. Also, if you press the cloth hard, it will fail. be careful.
hi, do you have any idea or advise, why im getting this milky finish after polishing? ruclips.net/user/shortsH9Atr7NwyhI Sandpapered the piano black finish with wet 3000 grid. I used maguire compund with heavy cut pad. Then used maguire finishing polish with softpad. Shiny is nice and scratches are gone. But left with this milky hazy finish.
Some repair kits cannot be shipped overseas and are currently under investigation. For that reason, I am working on an English version of the , which describes all the painting repairs for the piano. just a moment please. If you have any questions about paint repair, please feel free to ask me.
This is an old technique called "tanpo". Fold the cotton cloth or wrap the cotton lumps in the cotton cloth to make a sphere and tie it with a thread. The shape of the "tanpo" varies from person to person. I'm just using a folding tampo. This "tanpo" is not disposable and will last a lifetime. The more you continue to use it, the more beautiful the finish will be without the lines of the fabric when painted. When not in use, keep it sealed in a bottle. The "tanpo" used in this video was made 20 years ago.What is attached to the polisher is a sponge.
Thanks for sharing this video. You are good Technision. I have a problem about the piano chick edge. When you cut by water sand paper, edge also remove the paint or not?
Hello! Do you have tips for how to remove surface swirls/scratches on a black polyester piano? I tried to use car swirl remover and that made it worse. I hear polyester is really tricky to resurface.
Thank you for your message. Polyester paint is a very hard paint. Also, the painted thickness is thick. If you want to get rid of swirl scratches, you need a tool like a polisher. Scratches are difficult to remove by hand with any abrasive. You should use water resistant paper # 800,1000,1200, to remove scratches before using the polisher. Use a coarser to a finer abrasive. When using a polisher, in the first step, you should work with a strong press, and when using a fine abrasive, work with a light press.
@@hiroyaowada beautiful repair. I have a similar method in regards to lacquer. I work mostly with polyester repair. Thank you for responding, keep up the great work and post more videos when you can for others to learn.
Thank you for your message. Regarding the sale of kits, I am in trouble because it is legally difficult to send paints and putties overseas. So I give you some tips that I used in the video. First, fold the cotton fabric. Similar to the size used in the video. Soak it generously in the lacquer stock solution and wring it out. After that, dilute the thinner 1:1 with the black stock solution of the lacquer in each of the two vessels. Prepare lacquer thinner in another vessel. After that, soak the folded cloth in a black container for a while, adjust the concentration with a container of thinner, and then gently rub the putty part to dye the color. Dry it with a dryer and repeat it over and over again to layer the colors. Be careful not to apply too much of it. After that, polish it with an abrasive and you are done. It's not easy, but with experience you can get great results. Please enjoy.
I have a black grand piano that I converted into a keyboard shell for traveling. Some glue got on part of the side of the shell, and I tried to remove it with alcohol, and now I have a hazy smudge area (similar to the way your piano looked in the middle of the video). Would simply using a buffer and wiping with the spray liquid you used fix this for me?? What was the spray liquid you used, by the way?? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi, Thank you for your message. Probably, I think those glues are woodwork bonds. The wood bond can be wiped off with water before it is hardened, but if it has hardened, it is better to use a chisel or scraper to scrape it off. Then, if you use an abrasive, it will gradually shine. Finally, apply wax to complete. Q What was the spray liquid you used, by the way?? A I always use piano-wax.("UNICON"Ishihara industry.co)
Whoa! This technique is 👍. But if you use #800 sand paper, isn't it too cumbersome if you sand the uv putty? The interesting thing is that there is no patches and the paint that u used to wipe is something I never seen before. I'm really interested
thank you for the message. The UV putty I use is hard when cured, but it can be easily scraped with water resistant sandpaper. This is because the resin component contains something that makes it easier to scrape.
@@tilc2k The paint I use is lacquer. 1; 10 ratio. It is diluted with thinner. Since the paint is thin, uneven painting is not possible. Dry quickly with a hairdryer.
What I'm using in this video is that the putty is a UV putty that cures in a few seconds with UV light. Carve scratches with a router so that the putty can be applied smoothly. Clean by spraying a silicone cleaner after each work. Putty uses water resistant sandpaper # 800 and then sand film (# 2000) to erase the scars on the sandpaper. Now, dilute the black paint of lacquer with thinner, fold a cotton cloth, soak the paint in it, and apply it slowly and carefully while blowing warm air from a dryer. The cotton cloth is soaked in black paint for over 20 years. I read the fabric as "Tanpo". Tanpo uses the same thing over and over again for the rest of its life. By doing so, there will be no traces when you apply it, and the finish will be beautiful. Be careful when you apply. If Tanpo's landing and takeoff are not smooth, it will make a big mistake. Please do your best. Hiroya
@@anthonyduffy77 Some repair kits cannot be shipped overseas and are currently under investigation. For that reason, I am working on an English version of the , which describes all the painting repairs for the piano. just a moment please. If you have any questions about paint repair, please feel free to ask me.
Hi Hiroyaowada, thank you so much for your clip. I fixed as your instruction but after finish, my black color lacquer paint still have black color brighter ỏiginal yamaha piano black color. I used lacquer paint from Mr. Color, Mr. Hobby code C2 gloss black. Please help me what code black color same Yamaha piano black color ? Thank you.
Hi @Liem Tran Tu, please can you specify what iscthe name of the UV putty you used and, if possible, add the link to buy it? I'm writing from Italy and I cannot find out any UV putty to buy. Thank you very much.
Amazing job. Looks great. Now if I only know what you did. lol. I understood most of it but don't know what you were using with the hair dryer to spread the color as you heated it. Was it a very fine sand paper or something else? Would love to know as I have some repair work to do on some piano gloss speakers.
First of all, the putty is shaved with dry #240 sandpaper. Next, use a water-resistant #600,800,1000 sandpaper. Finally, make a smooth surface with a water-resistant film.(kovax - assilex lemon) You must to nessesary a assilex-pad. Please cut the size of sandpaper that you think is optimal.
DVD video is being produced. I explain in Japanese, but I'm going to add English subtitles. However, I am worried that dvd playback is possible in your country. Japan is region2. I think it is necessary to convert it there. We will let you know when everything is ready. The price of the kit is high when UV light is included. If you prepare your own UV light, it will not be so expensive. However, I don't know if the UV wavelength of the light you buy yourself matches the putty.
Your work is inspirational. (I assume that is a black polyester piano, right?) I am just starting a business of repairing polyester piano finishes but I am not familiar with the uv products and the fabric u used. Awesome workmanship.😊
The putty I use is UV-curable. It cures in a few seconds when exposed to UV light. Once it cures, it is easy to scrape off and also has good adhesion to paint.
Hello, What kind of paint do you use? Polyurethane? Acrylic ?... And what thinner? I'm in France and I was using polyester putty but with average results. Your video gives me hope to satisfy my customers. Thank you for sharing!
The paint I use is lacquer. 1; 10 ratio. It is diluted with thinner. Since the paint is thin, uneven painting is not possible. Dry quickly with a hairdryer.
Wow. That was an excellent repair. I have black piano that has a small spot that looks like it's discolored "the black looks lighter that the sorrounding paint" I tried light sanding with 1500 and 2000 but so success. I tried several polishing compounds and nothing.... Do you have any suggestions..?
Thank you for the question. I am preparing a repair kit, but there are legal obstacles to how to send the paint overseas. It is okay to send anything other than paint overseas. And an English answer book on repairs is in the works. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
Awesome video, I hope you soon release the english version of the book, the kit, and the videos!! I'll try to stay informed, greetings from Spain! Your website appears only in japanese for me, is there an english version?
Hi @hiroyaowada, great job 😃. I write from Italy and I am not a technician. I have a YAMAHA G2 with a little damage to the furniture due to a move that I have wanted to fix for more than twenty years ago. I have seen all your repair videos and read all related comments but the general information you kindly provided about the products you use did not allow me to identify them with certainty (for example, what kind of putty? for wood? for polyester? or ...? What liquid do you use for cleaning between the various working stages? What thinner to dilute the paint? What liquid do you use for the final polish?). This is why I would like to ask you if you can add the links to buy all the products on the internet or, if you cannot, please can you describe them in more detail (I'll try to find them by myself). Thanks again and congratulations for your art.
Thank you for your message. The paint I use is lacquer. Therefore, dilute with lacquer thinner. Fold the cloth and soak it in the undiluted solution of lacquer for about 2 days. Use it by squeezing it. Next, you can dip the stock solution of lacquer slightly in a solution diluted twice with thinner, soak it slightly in a container containing thinner, test it on paper such as newspaper, and then apply it evenly and thinly. Then it is in good condition. Next, apply it while applying warm air from the dryer, and when it dries, apply it again. At this time, never press it. Please apply delicately whether you touch it or not. The paint used is a completely black lacquer. Putty is hardened by ultraviolet rays. Use a light with strong ultraviolet rays. The liquid that is used many times during work is a liquid for removing silicon. You can use this to avoid paint troubles. Water resistant sandpaper is # 240 # 400 # 800 # 1000.
Hi @@hiroyaowada, I want to thank you for the focus on the painting technique, but above all I needed precise information on the type of putty to use (if you can't indicate the link of the one you use, please can you at least provide me with the technical specifications to be able to buy a similar one in Italy: is it for wood? for car bodywork? or?). Thanks
Repairs like the one in this video cost about $ 50 each, but when I work on the piano in my workshop. If I go to the place where the piano is installed and repair it, there will be transportation costs and other costs. The repairs I'm doing in this video include the repair costs in the piano exterior cleaning menu. The piano cleaning menu costs about $ 1,300. Includes tuning, regulation, new chairs, top covers, key covers and more.
Great video, thanks for sharing! Do you plan to sell the kit on eBay? Looking forward to that, since I recently made a small scratch when moving to a new house, and would like to repair this. Greetings from Norway
The abrasive used in this video I uploaded is an abrasive for high hardness coatings. This abrasive can be finished quickly with a small amount. This can be used to achieve the best shine.
@@finecrux3086 An abrasive containing fine ceramic is used for finishing. However, I use several types of abrasives depending on the condition of the painted surface. In addition, two types of wax are used. The grinder does not use wool. This is because the finish after polishing is bad. I always use sponge buffs. That's what I learned from 30 years of experience.
@@finecrux3086 Cracks and paint film may float around the wound. Therefore, it is necessary to cut a little to smooth the area around the wound and make the filler easily adhere.
Thank you for your message. The materials I use for repairs are lacquer black and lacquer thinner, and the putty is a UV-curable paste. Also, a silicone cleaner for removing silicone. Others are abrasives and waxes. You also need a hair dryer to dry the paint.
Thank you for the message. Unfortunately, it is difficult to ship the paint for the kit overseas, so I honestly give up. However, you can buy a 50-page text AnswerBook for painting and repairing scratches, but it's currently in the process of being translated. What you want to know most is how to paint "tanpo", right? This is explained below. The paint I use is lacquer. Dilute the paint and thinner at a ratio of 1; 10. Since the coating is thin, it does not easily become uneven and dries quickly. Dry quickly with a hair dryer. Repeat over and over again, dry and reapply. The cloth used for the "tanpo" should be cotton. I will continue to use the tampo for the rest of my life. Please keep in a sealed bottle. I have been using my "tanpo" for about 30 years. The tanpo painting technique requires practice. Please enjoy.
The paint I use is lacquer. The paint manufacturer is Rock Paint. The product name is Co-jet Black(Rock paintco,co.ltd). Also, for use, cut a cotton cloth to a suitable size, fold it, soak it in paint for several days, then take it out and squeeze it. After that, add thinner to the lacquer paint and dilute it. Hold the fabric in your hand, soak the paint in it, dry it with a hair dryer, and apply it again.
Thank you for your message. It's not a heat gun but a hair dryer that I use with tampo technology. Apply lightly and dry to accelerate curing of lacquer paint. Repeat this to make the paint thicker. By the way, where is your country? If there is a time difference with Japan, the reply may be delayed.
@@next1mpact Hi, thanks for the question from a distant country. I have never been to Canada, but Canada has a famous guitar maker and I have a Canadian guitar. It sounds very nice. By the way, I recently started uploading videos in English and have been receiving questions about piano paint repair. Information on how to repair a piano paint is difficult to find. Some schools teach piano tuning, but none teach painting techniques. I have all the answers you are looking for. The English version of the answer book is nearing completion. Can help you anytime. Best regards,
Thank you for your message. Basically, the cost to repair a scratch using the ``tampo technique'' is ¥5,000 in Japanese yen, but if you go to the customer's location to repair it, a travel fee will be added.
@@hiroyaowadaGreat technique. ¥5000 JY ($35 USD) is a good fee, plus a fee for the "house call". I am studying on becoming a RPT and your video is very helpful. Thank you.
I think the video is great. It is not an instructional video as his written instructions are what you should be using. Think of the video as moving pictures that enhance the guide book's static pictures. Many videos for an international audiance do not use words because seeing things in action is all you really need. I am going to prime and paint a piece of wood tomorrow with Stienway black primer and paint, let it cure for a few days, shine it to a high gloss, then put a ding in it, and repair it using various dry/wet sandpaper grits, UV curing plastic, a piece of stiff felt wetted with paint, a low residue cleaning solution, clean rags, a hobby heat gun, a buffer with a cotton sock, and some fine polishing paste. What more do I need? This is what I took away from the video. Normally I would use wood filler and a cardboard aperture held a few inches above the repair to diffuse and feather out the finish using spray paint and then buff to a matched high gloss shine. I like his technique better.
My cat scratched my piano tonight and I wanted to cry. Seeing your work to restore made me feel better. Amazing!
I rewatch this video every so often and still cant believe it, im not in person to see it up close but still looks so clean and perfect on video
Thank you for a message. i will teach you if you came to Japan.
@@hiroyaowada I use to work for a piano company repairs and tuning..the work done was so sloppy, i hate it and left eventually..thank you for your kind offer, if this was some years ago, i'd fly to japan immediately 🤭
I admire your craft and dedication, u have my greatest respect
Wow I admire so much the ability of us humans as a species how artistic and crafty we are and you sir are a prime example!! Kudos very well done! I really enjoyed watching your work!!
Thank you very much!!!!!
Thank you for your video.
We are adding a repair service to our company. Always good to learn new techniques.
This guy is an artist with hours of practice to his name. No DIY home owner can do this and achieve this result. If you have minor scratches on a high gloss piano finish (only a high gloss piano finish)...ive used this method on my high gloss black baby grand. Step 1: Maguires Scratch X applied with a 100% cotton T-shirt (buff out-light pressure on the T-shirt). Step 2: Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell Paste Wax (buff out by hand with a 100% cotton T-Shirt). Step 3: Apply Cory Super High Gloss Piano Polish to the effected area with a 100% cotton T-Shirt. Depending on the severity of the scratches/abrasions...this method will still conceal and hide most abrasions. If you have a small chip and can't afford a "home call" for piano repair...multiple and I mean multiple layers of high-gloss black nail polish will do the trick!
John Smith you make sense too... Would love to see a video of you using your technique. Love your thoughts.
That was just incredible! Thank you for sharing.
What does this folded cloth consist of? Is it impregnated with a chemical that releases when activated by heat?
Thank you for your message. The technique you see in this video is called tampo-nuri. The cotton fabric is folded, soaked in black lacquer paint, then rubbed on the putty and dried with hot air from a dryer, and then painted over. It takes a lot of practice to become proficient at this technique.
I am currently working on a dvd that details how to repair a piano flaw. However, I noticed that the dvd could not be watched depending on the country. For this reason, we are thinking of ways to watch videos in other ways instead of dvd. We ’ll let you know when we ’re ready.
Why in dvd movie format (to play in a dvd player)? Just put the video file on a dvd disc or cheap thumb drive to be able to play on a computer.
Wondering if you've gone any further with this? Currently working on restoring a suzuki digital piano, and some detail on the materials would be a huge help!
Can you please tell me what chemical you used for cleaning and What are used for filler, and what type of product it was that you brushed on and used heat blower for the finish to take?
@@jerryellard1806 The chemical used for cleaning is a silicone remover to improve the adhesion of the paint. Must be used before painting. Use a fine grade of abrasive for finishing. Wax is a liquid for piano.
@@hiroyaowada thank you… I have a chipped out place about 2 inches by half inch that I need to feel. Hopefully that UV putty will wok for that. It’s on the side, bottom of a baby grand damaged in transportation.
Great video. Captions explaining the work and materials would have been great. When the kit is ready please let me know. Thanks.
Is this kit available to people in the United States?
HI. Excellent work! Thanks for sharing your skills. I'm from Canada. I looked for the Rock Paint here but can't seem to get it. I can get black lacquer but the guy I get it from says that it won't ever harden without a hardener/accelerator. Does the rock paint harden without it? And if I need a hardener, the tanpo would only be able to be used once. And you soak the tanpo in the thinner just before applying? Is it dipped and then squeezed out? Do you dab it on cardboard or some other surface before the piano? Thanks for your time.
Thank you for your message. The paint you get is polyester, right? Polyester paints require hardeners and accelerators, while Tampo is a lacquer paint. Therefore, dilute the undiluted lacquer paint with 50% thinner. Soak the muneca in the undiluted solution and soak it. Momentarily dip it in lacquer thinner and then rub it on newspaper or cardboard to stabilize the muneca. Be very careful when landing and taking off when coloring with tampons. Use a tampo to apply enough paint to lightly touch the surface of the piano.
@@hiroyaowada My paint guy told me it was lacquer. I will ask him again tomorrow. Muneca isn't a word I recognize. What does that mean? And you said you soak the muneca in the undiluted lacquer? When do you use the 50% reduced lacquer? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just needing clarification. Is the tampo made of folded layers of cotton material? Thanks again.
@@GlenBarkmanI don't know what muneca means either. Lacquer black stock diluted with thinner can be used repeatedly by you if kept in a sealed container. Fold the cloth of the pad to make it the size that you can comfortably use. Fabric should be dipped in black undiluted paint and folded. When you're done painting, store it in a tight-fitting glass container and use it every time you paint. By the way, I made my tampon 30 years ago.
@@hiroyaowada Wow that's incredible! If I don't do a good job with my touchup, could I just wipe off with thinner and start again? This repair won't affect the poly finish right?
@@GlenBarkman Yes, you can redo as many times as you like. Mastering the art of tampo takes practice. At the beginning, you may be disappointed with your skill, but as you gain more experience, you will find that the result feels right, and one day you will be proud of your skill.
Great let me know what material it is and what the mixing ratio is
Thank you for your message. I am using lacquer paint. The putty is an ultraviolet putty that hardens in seconds using an ultraviolet light. Fold the fabric and dip it into undiluted black paint. Wring it out, dip it in lacquer thinner and thin it to soften the fabric, then apply thin coats, dry with hot air from a hair dryer, and apply more coats. This technique requires practice and experience. Practice how hard you apply the fabric and when to slide and release the fabric.
Thank you for letting me know I needed it. I want to ask what type of paint solvent do you use?
@@King888_99 The paint solvent is lacquer thinner. The black paint is also lacquer. The manufacturer of the paint is Co-Jet Black from Rock Paint Co., Ltd. It's completely black.
i used lacquer, paint solvent and a hair dryer but it didn't dry that fast
@@King888_99 Perhaps you applied too much paint at once. Please thin the paint more. . So it doesn't dry quickly.
I have a piano that seems to be the same material (polished ebony?) that I want to paint. The black ultra-shiny look just doesn't go with the rest of the way my house is decorated. Any ideas on how to do this without ruining the piano?
Thank you for your message.
Are you thinking of going with a wood grain look rather than a black piano?
@@hiroyaowada I want to paint it a light blue-grey.
@@mycrazyfamilyid There are paints that allow you to have any color you want. It's chalk paint. It can be painted on top of your current piano, has good adhesion, and can be painted stylishly and easily.
It's a paint called "Annie Sloan".
@@hiroyaowada Thank you! So no sanding needed?
@@mycrazyfamilyid Annie Sloan paint does not require sanding. There are many videos on RUclips.
Hello. The Kit..... Is it ready?????
Did I miss something you filled then wiped lacquer black on to make black then buffed...where is the top coat clear coat for the patch you filled..
A clear topcoat is not required for black paint. This is because the resin contained in the paint gives off luster and shines.
Hello! What this black materials on 5:50?
I fold a piece of cloth and dip the undiluted solution of black lacquer in thinner, rub it over the putty and let it dry with a hair dryer. If you are up for the challenge, you need practice.
Good luck!!!!!
@@hiroyaowada Thanks brother!🤝
That's amazing! Can I ask what did you use to repair it? And how to paint it? Thanks
Thank you for your message. I use UV putty and UV light. Unlike regular putty, it hardens in just a few seconds, can be cut, and can be painted immediately. I use black lacquer and lacquer thinner for the paint, fold the cotton fabric, soak the paint in it, dry it with hot air from a hair dryer, and paint repeatedly. When cutting the putty, I use water-resistant sandpaper #600, #800, and #1000 in that order.
Hi, what is "tampo (folder fabric)"??
It is a painting technique called "tampo". Fold the square cloth, hold it in your hand, and soak it in the diluted paint. By doing so, the traces of painting will be almost invisible, and the warm air from the dryer will dry instantly, so repairs can be done in a short time. However, it requires practice and experience.
Fantastic job , what paint did you use ? Thanks please let me know.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The paint I used is lacquer.
great repair
This would help a lot if you would tell us what chemicals and materials you are using???
Thank you for your message. What I use ... Fill the scratches with UV-curable putty and UV light. Shave it with water resistant sandpaper (# 800) to make it flat. Soak the undiluted solution of black lacquer in a folded cloth, dilute it with thinner, and apply it to the putty. Apply it thinly and rub it over and over again. When warm air from the dryer is applied, it dries instantly, so it can be applied repeatedly. Do not apply too much paint at once. Also, if you press the cloth hard, it will fail. be careful.
Where is the DVD?
hi, do you have any idea or advise, why im getting this milky finish after polishing?
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Sandpapered the piano black finish with wet 3000 grid.
I used maguire compund with heavy cut pad. Then used maguire finishing polish with softpad.
Shiny is nice and scratches are gone. But left with this milky hazy finish.
Thank you for a message.
What is the maker & model?
Hello. Is the kit ready please? I would like to but it. Please let me know. Thanks!
Some repair kits cannot be shipped overseas and are currently under investigation. For that reason, I am working on an English version of the , which describes all the painting repairs for the piano. just a moment please. If you have any questions about paint repair, please feel free to ask me.
@@hiroyaowada Thanks for your fast reply. I will wait for you to be ready. Thanks.
what is the specific name of that type of buffer? Grate work it looks like a mirror..
This is an old technique called "tanpo". Fold the cotton cloth or wrap the cotton lumps in the cotton cloth to make a sphere and tie it with a thread. The shape of the "tanpo" varies from person to person. I'm just using a folding tampo. This "tanpo" is not disposable and will last a lifetime. The more you continue to use it, the more beautiful the finish will be without the lines of the fabric when painted. When not in use, keep it sealed in a bottle. The "tanpo" used in this video was made 20 years ago.What is attached to the polisher is a sponge.
Thanks for sharing this video. You are good Technision. I have a problem about the piano chick edge. When you cut by water sand paper, edge also remove the paint or not?
Chick???????
Great job!!!vWas it polyester or Shellac?
The paint I used is lacquer.
Great idea! Fast and result its very good!
Hello! Do you have tips for how to remove surface swirls/scratches on a black polyester piano? I tried to use car swirl remover and that made it worse. I hear polyester is really tricky to resurface.
Thank you for your message. Polyester paint is a very hard paint. Also, the painted thickness is thick. If you want to get rid of swirl scratches, you need a tool like a polisher. Scratches are difficult to remove by hand with any abrasive. You should use water resistant paper # 800,1000,1200, to remove scratches before using the polisher. Use a coarser to a finer abrasive. When using a polisher, in the first step, you should work with a strong press, and when using a fine abrasive, work with a light press.
Was this black lacquer paint or polyester??
lacquer paint.
@@hiroyaowada beautiful repair. I have a similar method in regards to lacquer. I work mostly with polyester repair. Thank you for responding, keep up the great work and post more videos when you can for others to learn.
how can i get the kit you mention?
Thank you for your message. Regarding the sale of kits, I am in trouble because it is legally difficult to send paints and putties overseas. So I give you some tips that I used in the video. First, fold the cotton fabric. Similar to the size used in the video. Soak it generously in the lacquer stock solution and wring it out. After that, dilute the thinner 1:1 with the black stock solution of the lacquer in each of the two vessels. Prepare lacquer thinner in another vessel. After that, soak the folded cloth in a black container for a while, adjust the concentration with a container of thinner, and then gently rub the putty part to dye the color. Dry it with a dryer and repeat it over and over again to layer the colors. Be careful not to apply too much of it. After that, polish it with an abrasive and you are done. It's not easy, but with experience you can get great results. Please enjoy.
I have a black grand piano that I converted into a keyboard shell for traveling. Some glue got on part of the side of the shell, and I tried to remove it with alcohol, and now I have a hazy smudge area (similar to the way your piano looked in the middle of the video). Would simply using a buffer and wiping with the spray liquid you used fix this for me?? What was the spray liquid you used, by the way?? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi, Thank you for your message. Probably, I think those glues are woodwork bonds. The wood bond can be wiped off with water before it is hardened, but if it has hardened, it is better to use a chisel or scraper to scrape it off. Then, if you use an abrasive, it will gradually shine. Finally, apply wax to complete.
Q What was the spray liquid you used, by the way?? A I always use piano-wax.("UNICON"Ishihara industry.co)
@@hiroyaowada Thanks so much for your response.
Whoa! This technique is 👍. But if you use #800 sand paper, isn't it too cumbersome if you sand the uv putty? The interesting thing is that there is no patches and the paint that u used to wipe is something I never seen before. I'm really interested
thank you for the message. The UV putty I use is hard when cured, but it can be easily scraped with water resistant sandpaper. This is because the resin component contains something that makes it easier to scrape.
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Is that normal lacquer and with no hardener? What is the ratio?
@@tilc2k The paint I use is lacquer. 1; 10 ratio. It is diluted with thinner. Since the paint is thin, uneven painting is not possible. Dry quickly with a hairdryer.
Nice! Could you share what material did you use to apply paint? Thank you!!
What I'm using in this video is that the putty is a UV putty that cures in a few seconds with UV light. Carve scratches with a router so that the putty can be applied smoothly. Clean by spraying a silicone cleaner after each work. Putty uses water resistant sandpaper # 800 and then sand film (# 2000) to erase the scars on the sandpaper. Now, dilute the black paint of lacquer with thinner, fold a cotton cloth, soak the paint in it, and apply it slowly and carefully while blowing warm air from a dryer. The cotton cloth is soaked in black paint for over 20 years. I read the fabric as "Tanpo". Tanpo uses the same thing over and over again for the rest of its life. By doing so, there will be no traces when you apply it, and the finish will be beautiful. Be careful when you apply. If Tanpo's landing and takeoff are not smooth, it will make a big mistake. Please do your best.
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@@hiroyaowada thank you so much!
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@@hiroyaowada is the kit available to people in the United States?
@@anthonyduffy77 Some repair kits cannot be shipped overseas and are currently under investigation. For that reason, I am working on an English version of the , which describes all the painting repairs for the piano. just a moment please. If you have any questions about paint repair, please feel free to ask me.
Hi Hiroyaowada, thank you so much for your clip. I fixed as your instruction but after finish, my black color lacquer paint still have black color brighter ỏiginal yamaha piano black color. I used lacquer paint from Mr. Color, Mr. Hobby code C2 gloss black. Please help me what code black color same Yamaha piano black color ? Thank you.
Rock paint,co.ltd (Co-jet black)
this is the best solid black.
@@hiroyaowada Thank you so much.
Hi @Liem Tran Tu, please can you specify what iscthe name of the UV putty you used and, if possible, add the link to buy it? I'm writing from Italy and I cannot find out any UV putty to buy. Thank you very much.
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Amazing job. Looks great. Now if I only know what you did. lol. I understood most of it but don't know what you were using with the hair dryer to spread the color as you heated it. Was it a very fine sand paper or something else? Would love to know as I have some repair work to do on some piano gloss speakers.
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scratch? what scratch? :D
nice work!
Lots of asmr tingles watching this...love it
Hello my friend, may i know what size sandpaper you use ? It’s look magic for me. And what paint you use for that? Thank you
First of all, the putty is shaved with dry #240 sandpaper. Next, use a water-resistant #600,800,1000 sandpaper. Finally, make a smooth surface with a water-resistant film.(kovax - assilex lemon)
You must to nessesary a assilex-pad.
Please cut the size of sandpaper that you think is optimal.
hiroyaowada what is the lacquer brand you use? I will try to find in my country. Thanks
Rock paint co,ltd
pyroxylin lacquer.
If you could'nt get it, I plan to start selling repair kits soon. Includes some tools and dvd needed for repair.
hiroyaowada let me know when you will sell the learning and repair kit. Will purchase from you. Thanks
DVD video is being produced. I explain in Japanese, but I'm going to add English subtitles. However, I am worried that dvd playback is possible in your country. Japan is region2. I think it is necessary to convert it there. We will let you know when everything is ready. The price of the kit is high when UV light is included. If you prepare your own UV light, it will not be so expensive. However, I don't know if the UV wavelength of the light you buy yourself matches the putty.
Would love to buy a kit when it’s ready
What to do with hair dryer and how to black
Your work is inspirational. (I assume that is a black polyester piano, right?) I am just starting a business of repairing polyester piano finishes but I am not familiar with the uv products and the fabric u used.
Awesome workmanship.😊
What kind of paste did you use?
The putty I use is UV-curable. It cures in a few seconds when exposed to UV light. Once it cures, it is easy to scrape off and also has good adhesion to paint.
Thanks for your explanation. And what do you use at the end, the thing you hold in your hand and move back and forth while using the heat gun?
@@MadiliaSarwary The fabric is folded, soaked in black lacquer paint, and then soaked in thinner before painting.
Hello,
What kind of paint do you use?
Polyurethane? Acrylic ?...
And what thinner?
I'm in France and I was using polyester putty but with average results.
Your video gives me hope to satisfy my customers.
Thank you for sharing!
The paint I use is lacquer. 1; 10 ratio. It is diluted with thinner. Since the paint is thin, uneven painting is not possible. Dry quickly with a hairdryer.
@@hiroyaowada Thank you for your answer. Have a good day !
Wow. That was an excellent repair. I have black piano that has a small spot that looks like it's discolored "the black looks lighter that the sorrounding paint" I tried light sanding with 1500 and 2000 but so success. I tried several polishing compounds and nothing.... Do you have any suggestions..?
Hello. Is the kit ready????
Thank you for the question. I am preparing a repair kit, but there are legal obstacles to how to send the paint overseas. It is okay to send anything other than paint overseas. And an English answer book on repairs is in the works. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
Great work thanks for showing us
Awesome video, I hope you soon release the english version of the book, the kit, and the videos!! I'll try to stay informed, greetings from Spain!
Your website appears only in japanese for me, is there an english version?
I have a chip on the black piano finish of my Monitor Audio GS60 loudspeaker..I wish you lived next door. 🙂
Hi @hiroyaowada,
great job 😃.
I write from Italy and I am not a technician.
I have a YAMAHA G2 with a little damage to the furniture due to a move that I have wanted to fix for more than twenty years ago.
I have seen all your repair videos and read all related comments but the general information you kindly provided about the products you use did not allow me to identify them with certainty (for example, what kind of putty? for wood? for polyester? or ...? What liquid do you use for cleaning between the various working stages? What thinner to dilute the paint? What liquid do you use for the final polish?).
This is why I would like to ask you if you can add the links to buy all the products on the internet or, if you cannot, please can you describe them in more detail (I'll try to find them by myself).
Thanks again and congratulations for your art.
Thank you for your message. The paint I use is lacquer. Therefore, dilute with lacquer thinner. Fold the cloth and soak it in the undiluted solution of lacquer for about 2 days. Use it by squeezing it. Next, you can dip the stock solution of lacquer slightly in a solution diluted twice with thinner, soak it slightly in a container containing thinner, test it on paper such as newspaper, and then apply it evenly and thinly. Then it is in good condition. Next, apply it while applying warm air from the dryer, and when it dries, apply it again. At this time, never press it. Please apply delicately whether you touch it or not. The paint used is a completely black lacquer. Putty is hardened by ultraviolet rays. Use a light with strong ultraviolet rays. The liquid that is used many times during work is a liquid for removing silicon. You can use this to avoid paint troubles. Water resistant sandpaper is # 240 # 400 # 800 # 1000.
Hi @@hiroyaowada,
I want to thank you for the focus on the painting technique, but above all I needed precise information on the type of putty to use (if you can't indicate the link of the one you use, please can you at least provide me with the technical specifications to be able to buy a similar one in Italy: is it for wood? for car bodywork? or?).
Thanks
how much you charge me if you do this fixing work for my piano?
Repairs like the one in this video cost about $ 50 each, but when I work on the piano in my workshop. If I go to the place where the piano is installed and repair it, there will be transportation costs and other costs. The repairs I'm doing in this video include the repair costs in the piano exterior cleaning menu. The piano cleaning menu costs about $ 1,300. Includes tuning, regulation, new chairs, top covers, key covers and more.
@@hiroyaowada Thank you. Where are you base in?
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piano no rakuen co.ltd
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Do you plan to sell the kit on eBay?
Looking forward to that, since I recently made a small scratch when moving to a new house, and would like to repair this.
Greetings from Norway
very very good.
Wow good job. What abrasive do you use for polishing the piano?
The abrasive used in this video I uploaded is an abrasive for high hardness coatings. This abrasive can be finished quickly with a small amount. This can be used to achieve the best shine.
What is the abrasive specifically? Could you recommend one? Also, is that a wool wheel disc you are using to buff?
@@finecrux3086 An abrasive containing fine ceramic is used for finishing. However, I use several types of abrasives depending on the condition of the painted surface. In addition, two types of wax are used. The grinder does not use wool. This is because the finish after polishing is bad. I always use sponge buffs. That's what I learned from 30 years of experience.
Why do you make the scratch bigger before you fix it?
@@finecrux3086 Cracks and paint film may float around the wound. Therefore, it is necessary to cut a little to smooth the area around the wound and make the filler easily adhere.
I’ll like to buy the repair kits too when they’re available. 👍
what black material was applied ?
thanks in advance for responding
Thank you for your message. The materials I use for repairs are lacquer black and lacquer thinner, and the putty is a UV-curable paste. Also, a silicone cleaner for removing silicone. Others are abrasives and waxes. You also need a hair dryer to dry the paint.
Is your kit ready, how can I buy, thanks.
Thank you for the message. Unfortunately, it is difficult to ship the paint for the kit overseas, so I honestly give up. However, you can buy a 50-page text AnswerBook for painting and repairing scratches, but it's currently in the process of being translated. What you want to know most is how to paint "tanpo", right? This is explained below. The paint I use is lacquer. Dilute the paint and thinner at a ratio of 1; 10. Since the coating is thin, it does not easily become uneven and dries quickly. Dry quickly with a hair dryer. Repeat over and over again, dry and reapply. The cloth used for the "tanpo" should be cotton. I will continue to use the tampo for the rest of my life. Please keep in a sealed bottle. I have been using my "tanpo" for about 30 years. The tanpo painting technique requires practice. Please enjoy.
Thank very much for your reply, what kind uv putty are you use , have many kind uv petty , thanks again.
@@ashleybritney5974 Hamani-paint,co.ltd "HIKARI UV putty" made in Japan.
UV light "502B "
Thank very much very helpful.
Hi, I have been trying to find the putty and uv light you used but no luck in Texas USA. And other help you can give would be appreciated . Thanks you
Honestly, I don’t understand what just happened. I see positive results but it looked like he put a piece of tape over it and then stained the tape?
Buenísimos. The best
Good video but I am not sure you can call this a how to video without any real dialog explaining what your doing and what you are using.
The paint I use is lacquer. The paint manufacturer is Rock Paint. The product name is Co-jet Black(Rock paintco,co.ltd). Also, for use, cut a cotton cloth to a suitable size, fold it, soak it in paint for several days, then take it out and squeeze it. After that, add thinner to the lacquer paint and dilute it. Hold the fabric in your hand, soak the paint in it, dry it with a hair dryer, and apply it again.
@@hiroyaowadagreat video! do you have a link where I can buy the paint? Thank you so much!
The last step before polishing did you use black paint or melt the surrounding paint by heatgun to cover the repaired portion? Thanks.
Thank you for your message. It's not a heat gun but a hair dryer that I use with tampo technology. Apply lightly and dry to accelerate curing of lacquer paint. Repeat this to make the paint thicker. By the way, where is your country? If there is a time difference with Japan, the reply may be delayed.
@@hiroyaowada Thanks very much. Your video is very helpful. I am in Canada.
@@next1mpact Hi, thanks for the question from a distant country. I have never been to Canada, but Canada has a famous guitar maker and I have a Canadian guitar. It sounds very nice. By the way, I recently started uploading videos in English and have been receiving questions about piano paint repair. Information on how to repair a piano paint is difficult to find. Some schools teach piano tuning, but none teach painting techniques. I have all the answers you are looking for. The English version of the answer book is nearing completion. Can help you anytime. Best regards,
Curious. Let's call it a 15 minute job. How much does it cost a customer for that repair?
Thank you for your message. Basically, the cost to repair a scratch using the ``tampo technique'' is ¥5,000 in Japanese yen, but if you go to the customer's location to repair it, a travel fee will be added.
@@hiroyaowadaGreat technique. ¥5000 JY ($35 USD) is a good fee, plus a fee for the "house call". I am studying on becoming a RPT and your video is very helpful. Thank you.
And then you scratch the piano with the keys in your pocket!
Impressive skill. I am no closer to knowing “how” to repair scuffs or scratches because you explain nothing
I second that!
I think the video is great. It is not an instructional video as his written instructions are what you should be using. Think of the video as moving pictures that enhance the guide book's static pictures. Many videos for an international audiance do not use words because seeing things in action is all you really need. I am going to prime and paint a piece of wood tomorrow with Stienway black primer and paint, let it cure for a few days, shine it to a high gloss, then put a ding in it, and repair it using various dry/wet sandpaper grits, UV curing plastic, a piece of stiff felt wetted with paint, a low residue cleaning solution, clean rags, a hobby heat gun, a buffer with a cotton sock, and some fine polishing paste. What more do I need? This is what I took away from the video. Normally I would use wood filler and a cardboard aperture held a few inches above the repair to diffuse and feather out the finish using spray paint and then buff to a matched high gloss shine. I like his technique better.
Not a single explanation of material used in repair. Very por vídeo, I'm sorry
Would be helpful if you explained what you’re doing and what you’re using because this is not helpful at all