[pianotech] Keytop Replacement In The Field

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Terry

The main problem with keytop replacement is the color. But if it's a relatively new piano, that shouldn't be a problem. 

Obviously you'll need to remove the key from the frame, and do some trimming by hand. I would suggest either super glue, or contact cement. 


The AcrillyKey instructions should give you a time frame. It's been a while since I've done one, but I recall you can finish the job within half an hour. 

Wim


-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thu, Mar 10, 2011 9:58 am
Subject: [pianotech] Keytop Replacement In The Field


Anyone ever replace a keytop in the field? I've never replaced a  
eytop in the shop let alone in the field - I just don't know if that  
s done. I guess gluing it on and trimming it would not be a problem,  
ut getting the original off and fairing the key might be tough in the  
ield. Any success stories? If so, r u willing to share your method?
FWIW, this is on a cruise ship. About a ten year old Yamaha C7. I  
uess some razzle-dazzle Lav-Vegas type pianist zoomed the back of his  
and down the keyboard, caught the sharp edge of the chip and did a  
retty good job bloodying the entire keyboard before he was done. Was  
ikely impressive to see. Probably looked like he was really putting  
is all into it! Kinda beats John Lennon yelling "I got blisters on my  
ingers"!
And as a side. It's been a while since I last did an AcrillyKey  
epair. How fast does that stuff set up. I seem to remember it sets up  
ast and you can sand it within an hour or so. That  might be my other  
ption in this case.
Thanks for any input.
Terry Farrell

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