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Offline Harlequin

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Is it ok to use Methylated Spirits to clean PBT dye sub key caps?
« on: Fri, 23 November 2012, 08:12:38 »
I'm just curious abt Methylated Spirits if i can use it on PBT dye sub key caps to clean


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Re: Is it ok to use Methylated Spirits to clean PBT dye sub key caps?
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 23 November 2012, 17:48:55 »
I wouldn't.  I'd soak them in denture tabs according to the instructions.  And scrub with a toothbrush to remove stubborn stains.
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Re: Is it ok to use Methylated Spirits to clean PBT dye sub key caps?
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 23 November 2012, 19:23:57 »
I'm just curious abt Methylated Spirits if i can use it on PBT dye sub key caps to clean

R u trying 2 clean ur keyboard?  Or get it into bed with u?  ;D

Do keycaps get hangovers?  :p
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Re: Is it ok to use Methylated Spirits to clean PBT dye sub key caps?
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 07:22:38 »
I'm just curious abt Methylated Spirits if i can use it on PBT dye sub key caps to clean

R u trying 2 clean ur keyboard?  Or get it into bed with u?  ;D

Do keycaps get hangovers?  :p

i would sleep with my keyboards if i can ;) hahaha
i guess i should just use dental cleanser thing..


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