Originally posted by Scottyee:
Ok. You guys got me so glued (gooed) on this issue that I just HAD to find out for myself what would happen if I tried Goo Gone]
to remove the velcro strip on my Yamaha Tyros.
GREAT NEWS! It completely removes the glue residue quickly & easily without affecting the silver paint finish whatsoever. I can atest that Goo Gone does not mar, discolor, or fade the surface of the Tyros keyboard in anyway. In fact, the Tyros keyboard silver color & surface now looks exactly the way it did BEFORE the velcro strip was attached. I recommend Goo Gone as a safe product to use on the Yamaha Tyros.
Scott 
Scotty keep up posted about the paint on your Tyros if it happens to suddenly fade, smear, discolor or dissolve over time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Goo Gone
Can I use Goo Gone to remove tar, stickers, grease off my car?
Goo Gone is safe on your car exterior, using instructions for hard surfaces. It's safe on your upholstery and carpeting, using the instructions for carpeting. It's safe on the vinyl and glass, but may remove the tint from the tinted side of windows.
How can I remove lipstick, tar, grease from my carpeting?
Use Goo Gone, but use it properly. Goo Gone is an adhesive remover and, if used improperly, it can remove the adhesive that affixes the carpet fibers to the backing. Therefore, don't pour Goo Gone into the carpet. Put some on a clean, white rag and work the grease out, changing the rag surface periodically. When you're done, wash the carpet area with soap and water and rinse well with clean water.
Is Goo Gone safe on skin?
Safe, but avoid open wounds and wash with soap and water afterwards. Avoid prolonged contact with fingertips and under fingernails. Wear rubber gloves when using Goo Gone for long periods of time.
On what may I not use Goo Gone?
Non-washable fabrics, such as silks and satins, and natural materials, such as leather, suede, and rubber. It's not for photos, as it could damage the emulsion on the paper and be absorbed by the paper, leaving a yellow tint.
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One product that is advertised as nontoxic is a stain remover called "Goo Gone." According the material safety data sheet, the product, a mixture of petroleum naphthas and citrus oils, does not meet the definition of toxicity in the federal Hazardous Substance Act. The label on Goo Gone does, though, still have this warning for consumers: "Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children."
"We're still obliged as a manufacturer of . . . a spot and stain remover to warn consumers to still take caution with the product . . . Our product differs from others because it doesn't contain chlorinated solvents. If a child would drink several ounces, they wouldn't have permanent damage," says Scott Zeilinger, vice president of the Magic America Corporation, which makes Goo Gone.
And one toxicologist, when told the contents of the product, praised it. "It's a vast improvement on old-style cleaning agents," said Patricia Field, emeritus toxicology section chief of the State Laboratory of Hygiene of Wisconsin.
Goo Gone is also described as 100% organic, a description that raises questions in the mind of some authorities. "'Organic' is probably misused most of the time. I don't know what manufacturers mean when they say a product contains organic ingredients. At best they don't know what they're talking about, at worst they're out to deceive people," says Dickey. Referring to household cleaners, Dickey says organic may be meaningless in terms of safety. Organic, he notes, can simply mean containing carbon. "Certainly household cleaners contain organic chemicals, but that is by no means an indication of their safety. Organic chemicals include all kinds of toxic things, from PCB to benzene," Dickey says.
The FTC has not examined the term, though Dershowitz has questions about its meaning and use. "It's something we know is out there. I'm not sure I know what it conveys to consumers. I don't think I'd be remiss in saying that it probably conveys something positive about the product," he says.
Best regards,
Mike
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curiousity. - Scott 
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