Pianotech

  • 1.  Removing Tape and Tape Glue from a Piano

    Member
    Posted 09-27-2014 20:35
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    Does anyone have recommendations for removing scotch tape and gaffer's tape glue from a Yamaha with a black satin finish (I'm not sure that the piano make matters, but there it is).  I've thought of Goo Gone, but I worry about the oily residue.  I've heard that dish soap might be a solution (thought not necessarily on piano finishes).

    All thoughts appreciated!

    Peace,


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    Luke Taylor
    Los Angeles CA
    310-386-7014
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  • 2.  RE: Removing Tape and Tape Glue from a Piano

    Posted 09-27-2014 23:15
    Remove tape while heating it with a hair dryer. Tape adhesive may soften enough with heat to wipe of most of it but some solvent will need to be used for the residue.

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    Regards,

    Jon Page


  • 3.  RE: Removing Tape and Tape Glue from a Piano

    Posted 09-28-2014 23:35
    Naptha is often effective for removing tape residue. It is easy on finishes.

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    Alan McCoy
    Spokane WA
    ahm2352@gmail.com
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  • 4.  RE: Removing Tape and Tape Glue from a Piano

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 09-28-2014 12:36
    Luke,
    As one who rents pianos for performances this issue comes up frequently. To remove the glue residue, use masking tape (you may find some brands work better than others)  to lift the adhesive from the finish -- or plate. By dabbing the glue residue with masking tape you will find that it picks it up without leaving a residue of its own.

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    Roger Gable
    Gable Piano
    Everett WA
    425-252-5000
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