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hurd(at)gvtc.com
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 Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:10 am Post subject: Flap Tape Peeling |
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The clear UHMW flap tape on my always-hangared ten year old 6A is yellowing and peeling at the edges. Can this tape be removed without also taking off the aircraft-specific paint? Sorry, I don't remember the brand of paint.
I pulled it back in a couple of areas and it seemed to separate fine but I would like to hear from someone who "has been there" before attempting to remove it all.
The present tape came from Vans and I would like to replace it with their reasonably-priced clear UHMW. Otherwise I'll go shopping for white UHMW. TIA
Jim RV6A O360/CS flying 550 hours
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kboatright1(at)comcast.ne
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| Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:21 am Post subject: Flap Tape Peeling |
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I'm in the same situation. I figure I'll try and soften the adhesive with a blow drier and see if I can remove the tape that way. After that, I'll use WD-40 or one of the citrus based cleaners to remove the rest of the adhesive.
But I'd appreciate it if someone else has done this and can offer a proven solution....
Kyle Boatright
2001 RV-6
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Neal.George(at)hurlburt.a
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| Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:55 am Post subject: Flap Tape Peeling |
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Mineral spirits will soften the adhesive without attacking the paint.
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The clear UHMW flap tape on my always-hangared ten year old 6A is yellowing
and peeling at the edges. Can this tape be removed without also taking off
the aircraft-specific paint? Sorry, I don't remember the brand of paint.
I pulled it back in a couple of areas and it seemed to separate fine but I
would like to hear from someone who "has been there" before attempting to
remove it all.
The present tape came from Vans and I would like to replace it with their
reasonably-priced clear UHMW. Otherwise I'll go shopping for white UHMW.
TIA
Jim RV6A O360/CS flying 550 hours
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n621tm(at)tx.rr.com
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| Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:02 am Post subject: Flap Tape Peeling |
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Jim, I went through this a couple of months ago. My tape didn't last near
that long as yours did. I was able to get the old tape off by heating it
and pulling it up slowly without doing any damage to the paint. I then had
to use something to dissolve some small patches of adhesive that remained
behind. I think I used "Goo Be Gone" without any problems. Tom
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yenduc(at)me.com
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| Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:01 am Post subject: Flap Tape Peeling |
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One thing you might wish to consider:
After you remove the tape from the flap, you might consider putting
the tape on the lower surface of the wing where it rubs on the flap.
That way the tape is out of sight and still protects the flap. One
point though you must keep the flap surface clean so it will not get
scraped by bugs or grit.
dave
RV 7A
145 hours
On Mar 4, 2010, at 4:53 AM, George, Neal E Capt USAF ACC 505 TRS/DOJ
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| Quote: | Mineral spirits will soften the adhesive without attacking the paint.
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The clear UHMW flap tape on my always-hangared ten year old 6A is
yellowing
and peeling at the edges. Can this tape be removed without also
taking off
the aircraft-specific paint? Sorry, I don't remember the brand of
paint.
I pulled it back in a couple of areas and it seemed to separate fine
but I
would like to hear from someone who "has been there" before
attempting to
remove it all.
The present tape came from Vans and I would like to replace it with
their
reasonably-priced clear UHMW. Otherwise I'll go shopping for white
UHMW.
TIA
Jim RV6A O360/CS flying 550 hours
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Vanremog(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:14 am Post subject: Flap Tape Peeling |
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Hit it lightly with a heat gun just ahead of the area you are peeling off and it should come off much easier. Clean the area with mineral spirits or Coleman Lantern Fluid (Naphtha) and reapply new tape. All of the natural UHMW is milky (translucent) white. There are some other protective tapes that could be used that are more transparent. Check out 3M website.
-GV
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[quote]I pulled it back in a couple of areas and it seemed to separate fine
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would like to hear from someone who "has been there" before
attempting to
remove it all.
The present tape came from Vans and I would like to replace it with
their
reasonably-priced clear UHMW. Otherwise I'll go shopping for white
UHMW. |
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