removing old keytops

pianolover 88 pianolover88@hotmail.com
Tue, 09 Nov 2004 21:03:32 -0800


Anybody have suggestions for the best/fastest method for removing old 
plastic keytops? I tried my heat gun and almost started a fire! The tops 
that did come off took some wood with it! Steam seems like it would be the 
best way, but i don't want to inadvertently loosen the bushings or warp the 
wood.

Normally I use the services of a very nice elderly lady who has been doing 
keytop recovery for a long, long time, but she is sick and cannot do the 
job, at least for a while,  so I thought I could do it myself---I have a new 
found respect and admiration for this lady, who charges only $100 for a 
complete new set, which also includes removing the old keytops, pickup and 
delivery!

Terry Peterson

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