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Subject: Fixing damage to laquered woodwork

From: The Old Crow <oldcrow@...>
Date: 2001-07-12

OK, an odd question, but aimed at the DIY enclosure-builders on the
list:

I recently got in a keyboard that has been in storage for at least ten
years. During that time, the foam lining of the Anvil flight cabinets has
deteriorated, creating a sort of oily, gooey mess that has adhered to
areas of the instrument's woodwork. I need a way to remove the gunk with
a minimum of damage to the varnish/laquer. If this was just a couple of
wood end pieces I would not be concerned; however, this instrument is
wrapped entirely in mahogany and I can hardly set it up in the living room
as a piano while 30% of it looks like the surface of a putt-putt golf
course.

Any suggestions welcome; please email privately.

Crow

FYI, here is the instrument in question:

http://www.cs80.com/somekbd.jpg

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