[ltp] Erase key labels

[Richard Neill]

Brad Langhorst wrote:
> On Thu, 2005-12-08 at 13:54 +0000, Paul RIVIER wrote:
> 
>>Hello,
>>
>>I want to use a dvorak layout on my thinkpad, and I would like to take 
>>this opportunity to do somthing I'd really like : erase (in a proper 
>>way) labels (letters, modifiers etc.) printed on the keys.
>>If it is properly done, I imagine that would result in an impressive 
>>look ! :)
>>Does anyone have an idea about how to do that ?
> 
> 
> acetone? (nail polish remover)

Nooo! You'll turn your entire keyboard into a sticky gooey mess.
Acetone will probably take more than just the letters off!

It is possible that the correct solvent will help (At a guess, 
isopropanol might be a good start) - but please test it very carefully.
Whatever you do, take the keyboard off the thinkpad before you start: a 
wrecked keyboard will cost far less than a wrecked TP.

Alternative:

1)Disassemble the kb (take all the keycaps off)

2)Roughen them gently by wiping against 1200-grit glasspaper.

3)Spray with matt black epoxy (or enamel) paint. 2 or 3 light coats, 
allow to dry.

You might practice on a cheap spare part from eBay first!


Richard