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Plastic wrap on Flaps/Ailerons stuck
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Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:43 amby jjbardell
I am trying to get the wrap peeled off my control surfaces. The wrap has been on the surfaces for about 8 years and is so brittle it just flakes in micro pieces. I've tried a hair dryer and heat gun. Any other tips?
Thanks.
Re: Plastic wrap on Flaps/Ailerons stuck
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Wed Jan 06, 2016 3:05 amby Corby202
A safety razor blade works on the flat surface but basically its slowly slowly with a heat gun.
Re: Plastic wrap on Flaps/Ailerons stuck
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Wed Jan 06, 2016 2:08 pmby WaiexN143NM
Hi All,
This happened yrs ago with a glastar project. Suggestions then were to wipe with mineral spirits , let sit and soak in , then try the heat gun. Seemed to work ok. Then wipe w acetone to get any residue off. Give it a try!
WaiexN143NM
Michael Radtke
Re: Plastic wrap on Flaps/Ailerons stuck
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:32 pmby fastj22
Its a pain. I've recently made some parts using some old stock and had the same issue removing the wrapper. Sometimes you can work a corner up, then roll it onto a long tube to evenly pull it. But mostly it just becomes another reason to cuss.
Re: Plastic wrap on Flaps/Ailerons stuck
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Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:23 amby jjbardell
Heat gun and straight blade. Finally done. Now I have some sanding and serious polishing to do. Thanks for the tips.