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Old March 22nd 09, 10:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Darryl Ramm
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Default Removing tape residue from canopy

On Mar 22, 10:24*am, wrote:
On Mar 22, 11:55*am, BravoNiner wrote:

Time to replace some yaw strings. *Can anyone recommend a good way to
remove old tape residue without doing violence to the canopies?


Thanks,


Mark -- B9


Try 3M's "General Purpose Adhesive Remover" Part Number: 08984

It's excellent on a number of surface types. I can't recall using it
on Plexiglas--but get a can and try it on a scrap piece. I've found
the product online and at Ace Hardware. It's great on my painted
surface for removing gap seal tape residue--and it doesn't affect the
acrylic finish.

What I do now with my string: drill a very small hole at the point
where you want the string on the canopy. Insert the yarn string and
secure with a small "keeper" from the inside. This totally eliminates
the tape. The keeper I use is a hobby-store RC accessory used for push
rod connections. Made of nylon, I super glue it to the string and it
works well. Doesn't mar the canopy.


No, the horror. Drilling a hole in the canopy for a yaw string?

Bumper's yaw strings are the way to go. The clear plastic base looks
so professional.

Darryl
 




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