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03-21-2015, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Evanston, IL
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Masking Tape Removal
The original builder on my RV-7 project used masking tape instead of rivet tape to hold the rivets in on some of the skins while he riveted them on. The real problem is that he didn't remove the tape right away. Plane was in El Paso and the tape baked on and dried out in the hot dry air. Long story short, I need to get this tape residue off and it's a total PITA! I've tried MEK and other solvents but they didn't work very well. Tape is so dried out MEK just runs off or evaporates without doing much.
Finally tried some 3M caulk remover I had laying around. It's thicker so you can put it on and let it do it's thing. Wiped right off! Anyone know of any reasons why I shouldn't use this stuff on aluminum? Didn't see anything in the instructions / MSDS that suggested any issues.
Matt
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Matt K.
RV-7 Tip-up - Flying!
XP Superior IO-360 w/cold air sump, Catto 3 blade prop
Garmin G3X
CFI, CFII, MEI
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03-21-2015, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Oliver, B.C. Canada (Okanagan valley)
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This is the only thing I can think of: If the canopy is near by, fumes from the caulking remover causing some crazing of the canopy edges.
(I have no idea what, if any detrimental solvents are used in 3M's product. Just saying.)
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RV 7a tip-up
Pre-cover MD-RA Inspected.
Canopy completed. Bonded with Sika-Flex.
Up on her mains, Firewall Fwd and wiring on going.
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03-21-2015, 10:03 PM
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Location: Kenosha WI
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Denatured alcohol.
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03-22-2015, 05:00 AM
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Tape removal
Stewart systems paint stripper is safe and even removes the clear tape used for flap anti scuff tape. Citrus based stuff like goo off might work ?
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Larry DeCamp
RV-3B flying w/7:1 0320 / carb / Pmags / Catto 3b / digital steam
RV-4 fastback w/ Superior roller 360/AFP/G3X/CPI/Catto3b
Clinton, IN
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03-22-2015, 05:04 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clinton, Indiana
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Tape off
PS the egret to Steward Sysems is the instruction to cover with polyethylene film overnight. This will let the remover penetrate the tape B4 it dries, whether it's MEK, alcohol or whatever.
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Larry DeCamp
RV-3B flying w/7:1 0320 / carb / Pmags / Catto 3b / digital steam
RV-4 fastback w/ Superior roller 360/AFP/G3X/CPI/Catto3b
Clinton, IN
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03-22-2015, 05:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Richmond, VA
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If the 3M caulk remover has ammonia in the list of ingredients, it probably isn't safe for use with aluminum.
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Don Alexander
Virginia
RV-9A 257SW Purchase Flying - O-320, Dynon D100
RV-9A 702DA (reserved) Finish Kit IOX-340
www.propjock.com
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03-22-2015, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Lighter fluid works on some adhesives.
Try sample area first.
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Danny "RoadRunner" Landry
Morphed RV7(formally 7A), N20DL, PnP Pilot
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03-22-2015, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Goo Gone...????
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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03-22-2015, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lorne green
This is the only thing I can think of: If the canopy is near by, fumes from the caulking remover causing some crazing of the canopy edges.
(I have no idea what, if any detrimental solvents are used in 3M's product. Just saying.)
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There only three ingredients in it...
But I don't recognize any of them. Can a VAF chemist help?
https://www.menards.com/msds/100022_008.pdf
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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03-22-2015, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Evanston, IL
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Thanks for the good ideas!
I would think the Caulk Remover is fine for use on Al but figured it was worth double checking. Ingredients are as follows:
Water
Dimethyl Adipate
Smecite
Dimethyl Glutarate
Matt
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Matt K.
RV-7 Tip-up - Flying!
XP Superior IO-360 w/cold air sump, Catto 3 blade prop
Garmin G3X
CFI, CFII, MEI
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