Sticky plastic key tops

Frank Cahill fcahill@erols.com
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 20:58:28 -0500


Try "goof off". It's used for just such problem. Beware! It's a strong solvent, I thing toluene.  Work fast and don't let the stuff sit on the keys for  a long time. Wipe off excess immediately.

"John Lillico, RPT" wrote:

> Today's challenge.
>
> Just returned from an unresolved sticky key top situation. Apparently the sticky substance is some tape backing..... pretty thick. I tried detergent and a damp cloth which just spread it around. Brilliant! I trued toothpaste. Only about 50 per cent effective.
>
> Any solutions out there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Lillico, RPT
> Oakville, Ontario, Canada
> 1-88-TUNE-A440

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Frank Cahill
Associate Member, Piano Technicians Guild
Northern Va




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