removing old keytops

[John Ross]

I just use an old steam iron and damp cloth. For the more stubborn ones, you 
might have to leave it on a bit longer.

John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pianolover 88" <pianolover88@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 1:03 AM
Subject: removing old keytops


> Anybody have suggestions for the best/fastest method for removing old 
> plastic keytops? I tried my heat gun and almost started a fire! The tops 
> that did come off took some wood with it! Steam seems like it would be the 
> best way, but i don't want to inadvertently loosen the bushings or warp 
> the wood.
>
> Normally I use the services of a very nice elderly lady who has been doing 
> keytop recovery for a long, long time, but she is sick and cannot do the 
> job, at least for a while,  so I thought I could do it myself---I have a 
> new found respect and admiration for this lady, who charges only $100 for 
> a complete new set, which also includes removing the old keytops, pickup 
> and delivery!
>
> Terry Peterson
>
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