Larry and list- When I find remnants of tape on keytops, I find naptha and similar solvents to be very good, and very handy since I keep a little plastic bottle in my kit all the time (for freeing sluggish action centers). Just don't use any solvent that will dissolve the plastic of the keys. Years ago I messed up some keys that I had just recovered with molded plastic from Tuners Supply, by spraying the piano with X-Hale Moth Exterminator (also from Tuners Supply). When I complained about the incompatibility, they did at least have the courtesy to reply, but that's all the positive I can say about their understanding. BTW, assuming that many of you carry small containers of glue, fluids, etc. in your kit for quick use without running out to the car -- how do you protect your tools and kit from the occasional (and inevitable) leaks and spills? I've begun using Ziploc bags but wonder if someone has a better idea. Bill Maxim, RPT
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