This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Roger: I think that's okay on keys with plastic tops but I wouldn't use = it with ivory. I just prefer to keep all moisture away from water = soluble glue joints. David Love ----- Original Message -----=20 From: jolly roger=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: August 13, 2002 8:39 AM Subject: Re: Cleaning keys again Hi David, I used to use a scraper, as that was the method = taught. Now I use the Fantastic for the sides, it just cuts through = that black crud, and finger grease. No material is removed, and it = works well getting the dirt from under the key lip, so the fronts also = look clean. One cleaner to do the tops, sides and fronts. Rubber gloves are recommended, as it is hard on the skin. Regards Roger At 08:03 AM 8/13/02 -0700, you wrote: I think a disc sander is a bit dangerous. It's too easy to reduce = the width of the key. Just scrape them with a small scraper or a razor = blade. =20 =20 David Love=20 ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Wimblees@AOL.COM=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: August 13, 2002 7:12 AM=20 Subject: Re: Cleaning keys again In a message dated 8/13/02 4:05:29 AM Central Daylight Time, = collin.s@skynet.be writes:=20 Hi List.=20 Thanks to all for the useful great input.=20 So may I ask again what about cleaning the dirty wood of the = keys (not the keytops, this has just been fully discussed) ?=20 Best regards=20 St=E9phane Collin.=20 I sand them with a disc sander.=20 Wim=20 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/5a/9f/07/1c/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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