Edison bedplates are coated with asphaultum and then shellaced with dewaxed natural shellac, mix it up and let it set then take the top 1/3 and use this. No paint or lacquer.... On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:46:46 -0600, Andrew Baron wrote: >If Steve Farmer can do great work, he has the attention to detail to >"customize" it, if that's what you want and he's willing to work with >you on your desires. Even if the lacquer or whatever he uses is >inherently glossy, a flattening agent chemical can be added, either >to the color or to the clear, if he uses a clear over the whole to >protect the stripes. Unbuffed lacquer also can have a somewhat muted >look, and I suppose it's conceivable to put a slightly pigmented >(yellowed) clear over the whole to achieve the look you want. >Whether by Steve or another, these are just a few approaches to >getting the look you're after. >Andy Baron >On Jul 12, 2007, at 4:55 AM, John Maeder wrote: >> I have an Amberola IA that needs a total bedplate and top mech re- >> paint and re-stripe. I am familiar with the great work of Steve >> Farmer in California, but his restorations appear to 'new' for my >> taste. I am looking for someone who can do a more muted resto so >> the result appears to have some age to it. I'm not trying to >> deceive anyone that this is an original finish, just want to to >> look more 'relaxed'. Can the board recommend anyone? Thanks! John >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >_______________________________________________ >Phono-L mailing list >http://phono-l.oldcrank.org