UHMW tape on unpainted flap

[rvator51]

If you put the UHMW flap tape from Vans on an unpainted flap, how hard is it to get the UHMW tape off again?

[Kyle Boatright]

Plan on about 20-30 minutes per flap using a rubber eraser wheel chucked in an electric drill.

[Carl Froehlich]

I found just a little heat from a hot air gun and it come right off. Don't get too hot or you leave glue residue. If so, some Lacquer Thinner takes that off.

Carl

[ChiefPilot]

Originally Posted by Carl Froehlich

I found just a little heat from a hot air gun and it come right off. Don't get too hot or you leave glue residue. If so, some Lacquer Thinner takes that off.

This! A small amount of heat takes care of most of the effort, and what's left can be easily dealt with with lacquer thinner/acetone/etc.

If you *haven't* put the UHMW tape on yet, though, maybe consider some of the 3M Paint Protection Film instead. It stays clear and (in my experience) is easier to remove without separating the film from the adhesive. Flyboy Accessories has it in just the right lengths and they are a VAF supporter as well.

[RV8Squaz]

Let it age and it will come off all by itself in pieces!

[rvator51]

Thanks everyone!