Plastic keytop removal

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Good tip! Thanks Joe

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> From: Avery Todd <atodd@UH.EDU>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Plastic keytop removal
> Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 4:17 PM
> 
> Hi Lance,
> 
>    Someone from Yamaha once suggested that I try a heat gun. I used my
> Ungar, being careful not to scorch the wood (OR your fingers) and found
> that after a bit, the keytop begins to curl up and will peel right off.
>    One advantage is that it doesn't take any wood with the keytop if it's
> hot enough. Works great for isolated replacements but there might be a
> better way, especially for a set.
> 
> Avery
> 
> >Please advise on the best way to remove plastic and celluloid natural
> >keytops.  Damp towel and an iron does not work.  Thanks.
> >Also, what is the best glue?  PVCA?  Where do I get your suggested glue?
> >
> >P.S.  How do I get to the search engine for the archives?  I got lost.
> >Thanks.
> >
> >LANCE LAFARGUE, RPT
> >LAFARGUE PIANO SERVICES
> >New Orleans Chapter
> >Mandeville, LA.
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