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05-25-2013, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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tank sealant cleanup
I searched for this thread knowing others have had a similar question but I saw no answers. I used tank sealant today to close up the aft portion of my 10 Rudder. Instructions say to set it aside for a couple of days. What is the recommendation for cleanup of clecos , tools, rudder skin, etc?
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05-25-2013, 05:45 PM
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Location: Clearwater, FL KCLW
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Having just finished a tank I have mor experience than I'd like....
MEK is the big gun, but it is NASTY. Have breathing protection and lots of ventilation. A little wiping will remove even dried sealant if its just smeared on the skin.
Lacquer thinner is what I use for sealant that is still wet or not as stubborn. Still not nice studf but not nearly as nasty as MEK.
On a side note, I left the proseal on a lot of clecos and they still work great AND don't scratch aluminum going in. They oughta make em that way.
Lastly, fast orange hand cleaner works fairly well with some scrubbing. I gave up on gloves after the 50th pair in 5 minutes and just clean my hands up at the end of each session.
Chris
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05-25-2013, 05:46 PM
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Lacquer Thinner, Acetone, MEK all work.
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05-25-2013, 05:47 PM
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Lacquer Thinner, Acetone, MEK all work. Before it sets that is..
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05-25-2013, 05:58 PM
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What is MEK and where can I get it?
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05-25-2013, 06:03 PM
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Methyl ethyl ketone, available by the paint thinners at the hardware store.
Chris
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05-25-2013, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: 45G, Brighton, MI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YellowJacket RV9
Methyl ethyl ketone, available by the paint thinners at the hardware store.
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Unless you live in California, and some other states, I hear.  I'm down to my last pint, and may have to smuggle some in on my trip "back east" this summer.
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05-25-2013, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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MEK....
Nothing like the smell of MEK in the morning.....really. It is the best, but use it outside, or with respiration. No better cleaner/solvent.
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05-25-2013, 09:42 PM
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Location: Dublin, CA
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Miles,
You can still get MEK in California, just not at Home Depot. I found it at the Frazee paint store.
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05-25-2013, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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DO NOT use MEK to clean up your tanks!
When I had my plane down for the engine swap, I used some MEK to clean up some tank sealant on the top of the left tank in preparation for painting.
Wouldn't you know it, I have about six rivets on the top of that tank that have paint bubbles. (I'm in the process of fixing them now.)
No bubbles on the bottom of that tank and none on the right tank.
The only place I cleaned up the proseal with MEK is on the top of the left tank.
Some will say that isn't the cause but I disagree. Besides, why risk it.
Sand off the excess sealant and paint over it.
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