Plastic keytop repair

[David ilvedson]

Get Richard Wagners's kit.  It works well and if you take the 
time the repair is nearly invisible.

David Ilvedson

Date sent:      	Fri, 17 Sep 1999 07:54:14 -0400
From:           	Clyde Hollinger <cedel@supernet.com>
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
Subject:        	Plastic keytop repair
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> Friends,
> 
> Two days ago I tuned for an elderly lady who claims to have graduated
> from Peabody Conservatory and owns a 1940 Winter spinet (I know,
> something doesn't quite add up here).  Three of the keytops have nicks
> in the front edge.  She asked about having the nicks repaired.
> 
> Advice?  I've heard about the chip repair kits but haven't tried them.
> Even though the yellowed keytop could be matched in color, wouldn't the
> color of the keytop change as one puts the finishing touches on the
> repair material with sandpaper or steel wool or whatever?  How should I
> advise this client?
> 
> Clyde Hollinger. RPT
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net