On older pianos I set them on fire; they burn down to the wood. Brush them off and sand. I've never had any problem with the burning off. ----- Original Message ----- From: "pianolover 88" <pianolover88@hotmail.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:03 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 _________________________________________________________________ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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