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Old March 27th 12, 11:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Removing Old Tape

On Mar 26, 3:40*pm, Kimmo Hytoenen wrote:
At 19:31 26 March 2012, Kevin Christner wrote:

I have some cloth type tape sealing the ailerons of my Elfe S3.

I'm
pretty sure the tape is restricting the ailerons from reaching

maximum
deflection, and it needs to be replaced anyways.


Any ideas for the best way to get this stuff off?


Thanks


2C


Add generously carnauba wax, and then put plastic on top of it so
that the solvents of the wax cannot dissolve, but soften the glue.


I've been removing the mylar and double sided tape dimple zig zag off
of the DG wings. I made a mix of acetone and 3M adhesive remover an
old toothbrush and it works like a champ, can't smoke while you're
doing it.