Jerry 5TJ Posted December 25, 2010 Report Posted December 25, 2010 The wing walk area on my M20C was looking rather ratty and coming loose at the front edge. So I decided to replace it. I purchased the new 3M material, 24" wide and 5 feet long with a self-adhesive backing. The problem came when I started taking off the old material. It did come off, in about 8,000 small strips and leaving the lamination material intact over much of the area. After about two hours of pulling and scraping with an aluminum scraper, the results are as in the image. Question for the group: Is there a solvent to take off this black stuff? Or, shall I just keep scraping at what is starting to feel like lifetime employment? Second Question: What kind of tape is used to cover the gap between wing and fuselage? There was a silver metallic tape under the trim.
laytonl Posted December 26, 2010 Report Posted December 26, 2010 And when you put the aircraft stripper on, lay Saran Wrap on top of the stripper to keep it from drying out. Even then, it is a lot of work to get the gunk off. Lee
MARZ Posted December 27, 2010 Report Posted December 27, 2010 I've had luck with citris based stuff LINK
Jerry 5TJ Posted December 27, 2010 Author Report Posted December 27, 2010 The Methyl Chloride stripper took the paint off "right quick." It took more time and effort to get that black plastic remains off. Still, two hours of work and it is all bare and shiny. Now, shall I paint first or just stick on the 3M wingwalk?
eldeano Posted December 28, 2010 Report Posted December 28, 2010 Possibly Alodine might be a good idea for a little corrosion protection.
DaV8or Posted December 28, 2010 Report Posted December 28, 2010 Quote: jerry-N5911Q The Methyl Chloride stripper took the paint off "right quick." It took more time and effort to get that black plastic remains off. Still, two hours of work and it is all bare and shiny. Now, shall I paint first or just stick on the 3M wingwalk?
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