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Different Types of Keytops
Ivory – Two piece. Look for the line dividing the head and the tail. They also have a distinctive grain.
Celluloid Plastic (Early 20th century) – Off white. Rounded chips.
Plastic – One piece, brilliant white, with or without fronts.
Simulated ivory (for replacement of single missing ivory keycaps) – Off white, fake looking grain.
Replacing a Single Keytop
– Remove old chipped keycap with heat and a utility knife
– Use PCV-E glue (for plastic key) or CA glue (for ivory key)
Replacing a Set of Keytops
