[pianotech] Cleaning keytops

[David Ilvedson]

Good tip!

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Michael Magness" <ifixpiano at gmail.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/6/2010 1:06:01 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Cleaning keytops


>On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 8:52 PM, <pianofritz50 at aol.com> wrote:

>> I'm trying to slug my way thru the emails...  but if it hasn't already been
>> said:
>>
>> If the keytop is plastic... use WD-40.  WD-40 takes Permanent Marker off of
>> those company Erasable Boards... perhaps it would work for plastic, too?
>>
>> Bill Fritz, St Louis
>> ---------------------------
>> I received an e-mail yesterday from a lady who said that her son put
>> permenant marker on a key.  They used toothe paste wit baking soda which I
>> said might be too abrasvie.  So what could be used to remove permanent
>> marker without damaging a key top.  I do not know if they are ivor or
>> plastic. It's a Pratt  & Read grand according to her.  Thanks everyone
>> Marshall
>>
>>
>> Marshall Gisondi Piano Technician
>>


>I've been using plain old rubbing alcohol for years, works great, removes
>nail polish from keytops too.
>I bought a box of 100 alcohol wipes, the kind the wipe your arm with prior
>to giving you an injection, I carry several in my tool bag and when I need
>to remove marker, nail polish, etc. I drag one out and rub off the offending
>mark.
>They're also handy for a single alcohol/water treatment of a flange, you can
>squeeze out a drop or 2 for the flange bushing.

>Mike
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