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
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