Super glue on key tops

[Paul Chick (EarthLink)]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Goodale" <rrg@unlv.edu>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 11:41 PM
Subject: Super glue on key tops


> > Hello, A teacher spilled some super glue on two pianos .One has Ivory
the
> > other plastic.He tried denatured alcho.I have used razors ,and sanding
and
> > buffing, but can we us a srtonger chemical that won't melt or remove the
> > key.
> > Thank You
> > Dan SchrefflerRPT
> > Northern Az. University
>
>>
> Tis' a problem.  Acetone might soften the glue up a bit but I can tell you
> without a doubt that it will destroy the plastic tops.  DO NOT use
anything
> like that or you will regret it.  Some lacquer thinner might be okay but I
> would use it very carefully and in limited quantity.  I'm not sure what
> would happen with the ivory.  As you mentioned, scraping and sanding comes
> first to mind since ivory has similar properties to wood.  Scraping might
> work on the plastic as well if you have access to a buffing wheel to
polish
> it back up again.
>
> Rob Goodale,RPT
> Las Vegas, NV

Check with a hobby shop that sells plastic model kits and super glue.  They
may stock a debonder that will release/remove the glue without harming the
plastic.

Paul Chick