Replacing keytops

[Dano458]

Hi,

I've decided to replace the keytops on one of my accordions. I was wondering if anyone could walk me through the process as I've never attempted this type of thing previously.

I appreciate any assistance that anyone might provide. Thank you.

Regards,

Dano

 

[Dingo40]

I've decided to replace the keytops on one of my accordions

Try googling "replacing accordion key tops."
Here's one result:

 

[Big Squeezy Accordions]

Try googling "replacing accordion key tops."
Here's one result:

He's mostly talking not about replacing the key tops, but simply reglueing ones that are starting to peel off. I love his accent though.

 

[debra]

You can buy new keytops, made of celluloid. While cutting (sawing) them to size you should keep the excess celluloid and mix it with )pure_ acetone. After a few minutes it becomes a paste that we call "celluloid glue" and that is used to glue celluloid to wood (or other celluloid). (This glue should be the same color as the celluloid you are glueing, which is why the excess celluloid from cutting the keytops to size is a good source.