Key top removal

[Michael Gamble]

Yes, Mike, but do we know what the existing key-top are made of? If they are
ivories that way is fine. If they are plastic there's going to be trouble
ahead!
Michael G.(UK)

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Kurta [mailto:mkurta@adelphia.net] 
Sent: 01 October 2005 00:13
To: Pianotech
Subject: Re: Key top removal

    Paul:
    Try using a heat gun first to heat the keytop thereby warming and 
loosening the adhesive.  If this isn't effective, a hot iron with a wet 
washcloth sandwiched between the iron the the keys.  Both methods are best 
done with a helper so keys can be kept warm with no time  lost between 
heating and prying the old top off.  Carefully done, no damage will be done 
to the keys.
    Mike Kurta