"sidk" wrote in message
om...
Yes, I have some literature discussing the misapplication of these
submerged NACA inlets. Unfortunately, the previous owner/builder
installed them because the original scheme(s) were apparently worse.
I am willing to tradeoff a little extra drag for better cooling... I
am just not certain yet how best/easiest to do it.
I'll try the naptha.. thanks.

You might give Goof-off http://www.valspar.com/val/resident/goof-off.jsp a
try.

I had to remove and replace an adhesive wing walk about 12" x 36" which had
been on the plane for three years. A little heat from a hair dryer allowed
the black stuff to peel off, but there was a thin film of adhesive
remaining.

Every solvent I tried either wouldn't touch the adhesive - or would dissolve
it for a moment until the solvent started to evaporate, then it would gel
again. The fumes from the various solvents (Alcohol, Mineral spirits,
Naphtha, Enamel reducer, Lacquer thinner, Xylol, & Acetone) weren't doing my
already-abused liver any favors, either!

The Goof-off didn't tend to evaporate and the citrus odor was a lot less
bothersome. It loosened the adhesive so I was able to remove it with a soft
plastic scraper. I used a whole roll of paper towels to wipe the resulting
"boogers" off the scraper!

A can of Goof-off is now standard equipment in the hangar.

Rich S.