[sdiy] Polishing synth keys..

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In a message dated 1/7/06 9:10:58 PM, sounddoctorin at imt.net writes:


> ....but to get the gloss back...does
> anyone have a good proceedure that doesn't take half a day? -Bob
> 

I get very good results with Novus plastic polish and scratch remover.   For 
this type of work, it's the s*it.   Unfortunately, it's not cheap - but an 8 
oz. bottle will probably last you a pretty long time.   It comes in three 
grades, labeled Novus 1, 2, or 3.   The #3 grade is for working on deep scratches, 
and the #1 is strictly for cleaning and polishing surfaces that already have 
the scratches removed.   If you're just going to get one bottle to try, 
definitely get the #2, since it does a little of both things.   I use to use it to 
take minor scratches out of keys on Yamaha units that were subsequently sent 
back to Yamaha for sale as B stock.   It would make the keys look brand new.   I 
use the #2 grade for everything.

You can use heavy paper towels to do the work, or better yet, those blue 
industrial "shop towels".   If you're working on deep scratches, you can try 
applying some to the surface, then working it around with a cloth buffing tip on a 
Dremel tool (set to the slowest speed -- you don't want to create divots in 
the keys!)

You can also use the #1 grade to polish clear plastic lenses, such as front 
panel LCD covers.   It'll take away that foggy, cloudy look, and leave a nice 
shine.   The #2 grade works, too, but be careful with how hard you rub.

http://www.novuspolish.com   for info.   Call (800) 548-6872 to find a local 
Novus distributor.   Novus will sell direct, too, but you have to buy kits 
that include all three grades.   $28.00 for the 3-piece kit (8 oz. bottles)

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