Ancient adhesive on plastic key tops

A440A@aol.com A440A@aol.com
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 13:55:14 EDT


>So...how can the tape and adhesive be removed without harming the keytop?
> Would a light application of acetone promptly cleaned up do it, or will
>the  plastic react right away?   

The plastic will probably react right away.  I would suggest that you place a 
rag that has been wetted with mineral spirits over the keys and let it soak 
for several hours.  If that fails, you may want to sand them down with 400 or 
finer paper and rebuff. 
Regards, 
Ed Foote

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