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Old 06-27-2006, 05:35 PM
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I left mine on for two years and in was a nightmare to take off: Don't wait to long.
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Old 06-27-2006, 06:49 PM
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When I did the practice kit the blue plastic was impossible to get off. I was told my the class instructor that the kits were sitting around for quite a while. One method he said for making it easier to get off is to use a heat gun or hairdryer to heat it up. That will help it come off easier with minimal residue. I don't have any experience to back it up, but it makes sense to me.
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Old 06-27-2006, 07:12 PM
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A question about the blue wrap... Is it a protective wrap, seen as an upgrade by Van's, or is it there to provide Van's CNC equipment something to grip?

99% of my kit didn't have the protective wrap. I thought it was a real PITA removing the wrap from the 1% of the parts that had it. If the wrap was optional, I'd pass on it.

If I ever build another RV, the first thing I'll do is remove the wrap. Sure, I'd probably get a few more scratches on the aluminum, but that's why they make primer and paint...
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Old 06-27-2006, 07:21 PM
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Thanks guys. I think I will remove it before I debur. I want my plane painted in the end anyway.
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Old 06-27-2006, 07:22 PM
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I had such a tough time getting the blue plastic off the inside elevator skins that it left knuckle imprints in the sheet aluminum. I ordered a new skin and removed all the rest very carefully. I fully agree that if you're gong to paint get that aggravating stuff off ASAP. Be sure to use carpet on top of your benches when working on assemblies and take care to keep everything clean from aluminum chips that might get underneath and cause scratches. JMHO based on what I experienced. My plane will be painted BTW.
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Old 06-27-2006, 08:08 PM
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Default Blue plastic

I've left it on my -6A for a number of years in the SLOWWW build process. I use a hair dryer (my wife "donated" one!) I then cleaned the surface to remove any remaining residue and never had a problem. Now the real debate is does it (the blue plastic) really do any good? If you hit it with a sharp edge it will cut and as far as oxidation, the parts that were cut away to reveal the rivet lines looks normal.
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Old 06-27-2006, 09:52 PM
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All -
I guess - I'm in the other camp.
I'm still hoping (against all probability) that I will have a partially polished plane - so I'm trying to keep that blue devil on as long as possible.
One of the things I've found is that the vinyl - even though it is fairly thin - is REALLY good at protecting the skins. And not only from scratches - but from those annoying little dings & dents that seem to come out and "gotcha.."
I'll let you know how hard it is to remove when the time comes.
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Old 06-27-2006, 10:13 PM
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I left plastic on some of my fuselage skins for ~2 years in a garage that sees 90+ degrees in summer. It was certainly tougher to remove, but rolling it up around a broomstick made the process not too painful. And worth the protection from scratches and "garage rash".

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Old 06-28-2006, 12:22 AM
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Default In a humid climate the blue plastic induces corrosion...

In a humid climate it induces corrosion. Not a problem if you live in Arizona I guess. See the June 8th posting here.
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