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OOPS! Got contact cement on the windshield
I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio
Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 |
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The best product I've found for removing glue, paint, and other stuff from plexi is one of the citrus based cleaners. No solvents, and the stuff does a fairly good job attacking a surprising number of things. Personally, I wouldn't want to use any solvent near that expensive windscreen. KB "Mike Rapoport" wrote in message hlink.net... I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 |
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Mineral spirits??? Rubbing alcohol? Brake Parts cleaner? If there is a
mechanic on your field, ask him for a scrap piece of glareshield and give it a try. Jim "Mike Rapoport" wrote in message hlink.net... I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/2004 |
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I have the old windshield from our 172 in the back yard serving as a
basement window shelter. If you would like me to try anything on it for a final check, email me directly. I'll even put some contact cement on it. -- Roger Long "Mike Rapoport" wrote in message hlink.net... I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 |
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On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 04:57:20 GMT, "Mike Rapoport"
wrote: I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 Can you keep the area very wet for a long period of time? I'm thinking covered with wet paper towels, and wait a while for the adhesive to soften up so you can use your finger to pick it off. If that won't work, I know either Sporty's or Spruce sells a "Windshield Compounding" kit. It comes with different "grit" sponges and 3 or 5 separate compounds. You'll probably have to do the whole windshield, but at least it should get the junk off it. HTH. z |
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"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message thlink.net...
I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 Any adhesive remover probably has solvent in it that will cause even more damage. The contact cement has solvent in it too, that probably melted the plexiglas underneath the glue. Best bet would be to simply wait for it to completely dry and then pick it off with your fingernail (tedious frustrating process) and then repair the underlying damage with a MicroMesh polishing kit. |
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Mike Rapoport wrote:
I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Many contact cements after they set up can just be rubbed off the window with a thumb or thumbnail (or a plastic scraper like an old credit card). |
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Mike Rapoport wrote:
I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 Mike, This product: http://makeashorterlink.com/?J505216C9 works great, and will not damage your windshield. I have used it many times for similar purposes. It is also a great product to have around the shop/house for various cleanup jobs. It dissolves anything MEK will, without the noxious fumes, or damaging properties. p.s. So your MU2 doesn't have glass windshields??? Happy Flying! Scott Skylane N92054 |
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"Scott Skylane" wrote in message ... Mike Rapoport wrote: I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Mike MU-2 Mike, This product: http://makeashorterlink.com/?J505216C9 works great, and will not damage your windshield. I have used it many times for similar purposes. It is also a great product to have around the shop/house for various cleanup jobs. It dissolves anything MEK will, without the noxious fumes, or damaging properties. p.s. So your MU2 doesn't have glass windshields??? Happy Flying! Scott Skylane N92054 Thanks. Yes the MU-2 has heated glass windshields. I got the contact cement on the Helio windshield. Mike MU-2 |
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Thanks. I will try rubbing it off tomorrow.
Mike MU-2 "Ron Natalie" wrote in message m... Mike Rapoport wrote: I managed to get some 1300L contact cement on the windshield of my Helio Courier while reattaching the vinyl to the glareshield. Does anyone know if I can use "adhesive remover" on an acrylic windshield without causing crazing? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Many contact cements after they set up can just be rubbed off the window with a thumb or thumbnail (or a plastic scraper like an old credit card). |
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