How do I remove surface scratches that are on my piano?

Hi Lee, this tutorial will show you how to get rid of some of those scratches - https://www.sonax.com/Care-Tips/Caretips/New-shine-for-piano-lacquer-scratch-removal-made-easy

Try using auto paste polish. There are also many new auto scratch polishes on the market.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/woodwinds/selmer-lacquer-polish/467390000000000?cntry=us&source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_ZGQ-IWp5gIVrP_jBx207QPXEAkYAiABEgLJZvD_BwE

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MN130--musicnomad-the-piano-one-cleaner-polish-and-wax-for-gloss-pianos?&mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3248788457&product_id=MN130&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520Core%2520-%2520Keyboards%2520%26%2520Synthesizers&adgroup=Keyboards%2520%26%2520Synthesizers%2520-%2520Keyboard%2520Accessories&placement=google&creative=217452498629&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_ZGQ-IWp5gIVrP_jBx207QPXEAkYAyABEgK5VfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

You could try Restor-a-finish - from the hardware store or here: https://amzn.to/33VEIsg You'll want to get the darkest one. I've used it a few time and it's amazing to fix scratches.

If you have a store nearby that sells pianos I think I would go there and ask. The finish on a piano must be much harder than that on most furniture finishes.

Hello there Lee,

It might be worth contacting your insurer to see if you are covered for the damage! Ask a Piano dealer what you should do. Maybe a furniture Scratch Repair kit might help available online and in stores. Maybe, Rub down and Paint it Yourself! Good luck!

I was given a set of furniture markers and crayons. There's 6 different colors and will also cover different types of wood like oak, chestnut, etc. I found a set of markers only on Home Depot's web site. They were under $6.

https://ourpastimes.com/how-to-repair-the-black-lacquer-finish-on-a-piano-12446131.html

Good luck!