Removing Cement From Gelcoart ... Safely
As a followup to my original posting, I used "Goof Off" (a mixture of
Xylene and Benzene) and which worked well to soften the adhesive. I
then used a plastic paint scraper to get most of the now gooey
adhesive off. Finally I use a 3M Scotch cleaning pad to get that last
bit off. I was now clean. I found that the recessed area which had
the map pockets was not jell coated.
I am trying the following idea to add new map pockets. I found some
industrial 2" wide black velcro at the local fabric store. I put the
(soft) loop part on the side of the cockpit wall trimmed to fit into
the recess. Looks really nice. The idea is that I can then put the
hook side onto anything that I want to mount on the wall. Pouches of
course but also a small count-up timer, a pen, etc, etc.
I then went scouting for some pouches. My first try are the 3-ring
binder pencil/pen nylon pockets found at a office supply store. They
work just OK, kind of small and don't have the elastic top like the
old pockets. I will keep searching and may end up sewing my own
pockets.
The nice part about the velcro system is that it is all very versitile
and something I can easily change as I try to find what works best for
me.
- John DeRosa
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