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Cleaning Ivory Keytops
By Steve Bentley

I cleaned the ivories using 600 grit emery cloth, then 1500 grit
(not always available), after which use "elbow grease" and Brasso.
I found I had the patience to do only seven per day.  They did come
to a brilliant shine !

Regards

Steve Bentley

(Message sent Thu 24 Jun 1999, 04:41:57 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

Key Words in Subject: Cleaning, Ivory, Keytops

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