transfer/ doublesdied tape.

On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 2:52:02 PM UTC-4, john firth wrote:
Mylar seals continue to come loose from my PIK.
Some have been there for some years and leave a yellowish residue of dried
adhesive which can be easily scraped off as a powder;other sections have the carrying film left behind and a sticky adhesive layer on the wing; this needs solvent for removal.
At least two types of double sided tape have been used; one from W and W
came with a roll of mylar; the other source was a stationary supply store
product. Recently I found a dispenser of double sided film trade mark "Studio".
This is el cheapo and not to be trusted.

Any good brand experiences with double sided adhesive film?
It is always the mylar face which lets go.

I have till Sat to make a choice when replacing three lost sections.

cheers

JMF

Regarding specialty adhesive removers. I notice there is different 3M product that may remove silicone as well as other adhesives. I've never used it myself:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-38984-Spec...GQJ88R5766538R

Well, it's interesting to know that stuff exists, but it looks like it could turn a nice plastic structure into a pile of goo. Not sure I'm willing to go that far outside the POH. I'm kind of fond of the epoxy structures. A little elbow grease and mild solvents seems to have worked so far.


"Reactive adhesives include adhesives that require a hardener or catalyst in order for the bond to occur. Examples of reactive adhesives include, but are not limited to: epoxies; urethanes; silicones."

On Monday, October 2, 2017 at 1:07:29 AM UTC-4, wrote:
On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 2:52:02 PM UTC-4, john firth wrote:
Mylar seals continue to come loose from my PIK.
Some have been there for some years and leave a yellowish residue of dried
adhesive which can be easily scraped off as a powder;other sections have the carrying film left behind and a sticky adhesive layer on the wing; this needs solvent for removal.
At least two types of double sided tape have been used; one from W and W
came with a roll of mylar; the other source was a stationary supply store
product. Recently I found a dispenser of double sided film trade mark "Studio".
This is el cheapo and not to be trusted.

Any good brand experiences with double sided adhesive film?
It is always the mylar face which lets go.

I have till Sat to make a choice when replacing three lost sections.

cheers

JMF

Regarding specialty adhesive removers. I notice there is different 3M product that may remove silicone as well as other adhesives. I've never used it myself:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-38984-Spec...GQJ88R5766538R

I have had good results with Prep Sol. It doesn't disolve the adhesive but makes it softer and keeps it from smearing and sticking back down. Likely other wax and grease removers would do the same. 3M adhesive remover smears when I have used it.
FWIW
UH

Applying heat helps a lot, I warm about 12" ahead with a heat gun, then roll the stickie up with my thumb.............slow, but it's the best way I've found.
JJ

On Monday, October 2, 2017 at 9:59:41 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Applying heat helps a lot, I warm about 12" ahead with a heat gun, then roll the stickie up with my thumb.............slow, but it's the best way I've found.
JJ

Same experience here, but sometimes use an old fashioned "pink pearl" eraser (rubber for folks across the pond) instead of the thumb.

P3

On Monday, 2 October 2017 16:59:41 UTC+3, wrote:
Applying heat helps a lot, I warm about 12" ahead with a heat gun, then roll the stickie up with my thumb.............slow, but it's the best way I've found.
JJ

Using heat gun for tape removal is also great for accidentally removing polyurethane paint from wing. Don't ask why I know.