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Cleaner/solvent
Are there any cleaners or solvents that can damage the flexiglass either by direct contact or simply by the fumes? Getting ready to prime and paint interior around windows of RV10.
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The only solvent that (generally) won't damage plexi is mineral spirits, and I wouldn't go overboard with that. Acetone and other harsher solvents can damage the plexi.
Your best bet is good ventilation and good masking of the windows. |
Can I clean the fiberglass with mineral sprits and then apply primer?
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These solvents work too...
To remove tar, grease, paint, etc., use a good grade of naphtha or kerosene. Users of these solvents should become familiar with their properties to handle them safely. Do Not Use: Window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, leaded or ethyl gasoline or solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc. From here - http://www.aircraftwindshield.com/faqs.html |
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You douse a cloth in it, wipe the surface, then wipe again with a dry/clean cloth to remove whatever the cleaning solution has picked up. |
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Have you considered flame passivation treatment to improve the adhesion? West testing showed it improved epoxy adhesion significantly. PrepSol solvent is mineral spirits, naphtha, and toluene. The first two are ok for plexi, doubts about toluene. Check the SDS for magic mixtures. |
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Larry |
test it
Do you have some scrap left over? Try the stuff you want to use on a piece and see what happens.
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