Gee, I guess I'm not the only chemical engineer or chemist (American
definition) on the list.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave DeFord" <davedeford@home.com>
Subject: Re: Tape Adhesive solvent?
> > Lord, this net is marvellous!
> > I used some aluminium tape to mask the big undercarriage
> casting
> > for painting and it did a splendid job, mainly because of the super
> melding
> > into all the corner/
> > HOWEVER, when time came to peel away, what came off was the
> > aluminium, leaving the adhessive firmly attached to critical cutouts
where
> > bronze bushings live. I have tried M-E-K, Toluol and Acetone without
> success
> > and beg to know what would lift this adhesive........ The tape is so
old,
> > the fax number to tye firm is probably out of date as have had no reply
as
> > yet.
> > Any and all suggestions gratefully received, and
> > Happy Landings,
> > Ferg
>
> Ferg,
>
> I find that non-polar solvents are usually most effective against tape
> adhesives, and other gummy residues. Kerosene, naphtha, mineral spirits,
> lighter fluid, and the like are all good candidates.
>
> Dave DeFord
> N135TD
>
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