Erika Model M key top restoration tips?

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Posted by Cybill
06-1-2026 21:32:08
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Howdy, I have an Erika model M with aftermarket keyswaps and some discoloration.  As far as I can tell, a few of the key caps are hand drawn on the flip side of the cardboard discs.  I'm debating if I should redo them entirely or just clean out the crud.  Also, the left shift cap came off in shipping and appears to be yellowed celluloid instead of glass. Where do folks get glass replacements?  I'm assuming ebay or a donor machine. 

Any tips or tricks from the community?  I found this blog post and am still researching.  Is there a better method?



 

 
Posted by Pete E.
11-1-2026 10:37:43
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This YouTube video might be helpful...or scare you away from it...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9G0Gq0_gqQ

 
Posted by Pete E.
11-1-2026 10:39:48
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Posted by Pete E.
11-1-2026 10:41:27
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Posted by Cybill
15-1-2026 16:00:56
#5

Thanks Pete!  I don't have any specialized tools or parts machines haha...so I'm going to leave them alone for now.

 
Posted by Pete E.
16-1-2026 08:16:45
#6

Hi Daniel,

I would probably do the same as you concluded.  That key-top "patina" seems to fit the look of the machine.

Those specialty pliers seem to be expensive when you see them for sale.
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