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Old 08-05-2009, 11:10 AM
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Default Sealant Scraper - Which one?

I just finished sealing one of my tanks. I found I need to remove a bit of proseal from the outside of the outboard rib so it doesn't interfere with the splice strip where it screws into the leading edge.

So, what's the right tool for this?

I found these phenolic scrapers at Avery tools:

http://www.averytools.com/p-909-phenolic-scrapers.aspx

And these at Aircraft Spruce:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...rinstaller.php

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Luis
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Old 08-05-2009, 11:14 AM
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MEK and a rag works well for proseal cleanup.
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Old 08-05-2009, 11:47 AM
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I have the plastic ones. They have very sharp edges, but once those edges are damaged, that's it. I would go with phenolic. You can sand the ends to restore the scraper's edge. I made my own phenolic scraper and use it all the time.
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Old 08-05-2009, 03:21 PM
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Use a plastic steak knife! Very cheap and very effective with zero damage to the aluminium.
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Old 08-05-2009, 06:07 PM
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Default Steak Knife!

Thanks Doug, I'll try that first before ordering anything. And yes, in case it wasn't clear ...'just sealed my tanks' means I sealed them a couple of weeks ago, so sealant is fully cured now.

BTW, I'll be in Sydney the week of Sept 14th. Where do the local RV folk congregate down there?

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Old 08-05-2009, 07:30 PM
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Default You might be in luck! - at the risk of hijaking the thread -

Luis,

The Sports Aircraft Association of Australia is having its annual convention (fly-in) in Cowra in NSW during that week. See:

http://www.saaa.com/EToC/main.php

The convention holds little to many US fly-in events but it will have a good representation of RVs and many other interesting aircraft. Friday and Saturday are usually the best days. It would be well worth the trip.

Now Cowra is not a short drive from Sydney but you might be able to entice someone to give you a ride to Cowra if you can squeeze it into your schedule by checking into the RVs_in_Aus Yahoo group and asking the question.

I have not attended for several years so I am unfamiliar with what is available - I believe limited motel/hotel accommodation is available.

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Old 08-05-2009, 07:36 PM
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Default Scrapers

My usual is to sharpen a piece of plexiglas on the belt sander. Works good and won't damage the metal.
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