Hello, all--Here is another plea for conservation advice. I've just noticed that one of the pedals of our recently restored 1909 Steinway concert grand has a hardened layer of chewing gum on it. (Looks like spearmint Extra to me!) Leaving aside the issue of how it got there, I wonder if anyone might have a suggestion as to the best way to remove it? I want to use something that won't harm the gold-toned finish on the pedal, and am not sure if a commercial product like "Goo-Gone" would be acceptable, or if there was something else that conservators would recommend. Thank you in advance for your suggestions! All best, Christian Carr Christian Carr duPont Scholar-in-Residence Department of Arts Management Sweet Briar College 434.381.6526 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).