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Removing Old Contest Numbers
Hi everyone,
some time ago I read a very detailed article on removing old contest numbers from a fiberglass glider. Now that I need it I can't locate it. Does anyone know where that article was posted ? Thanks for your inputs and help. Best regards, Milan. |
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At 17:30 23 November 2003, Milan Air asked for help
finding an article on removing old contest numbers... RAS readers were kind enough to tackle this and a related question about rubbing compound back on March 20,2003. Searching on 'contest number,' the rec.aviation.soaring archive link on the Glider Pilot Network can take you to these suggestions. FWIW: Lacquer thinner worked for me, so although I did not find Gary Evans sanding advice necessary, I firmly believe the case of beer he suggested is an integral part of any project.... asuming, of course, it's reserved for the post-project celebration. Judy (hic!) |
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Judy Ruprecht wrote: At 17:30 23 November 2003, Milan Air asked for help finding an article on removing old contest numbers... RAS readers were kind enough to tackle this and a related question about rubbing compound back on March 20,2003. Searching on 'contest number,' the rec.aviation.soaring archive link on the Glider Pilot Network can take you to these suggestions. FWIW: Lacquer thinner worked for me, so although I did not find Gary Evans sanding advice necessary, I firmly believe the case of beer he suggested is an integral part of any project.... asuming, of course, it's reserved for the post-project celebration. Judy (hic!) I've removed factory painted on numbers from a couple of Libelles. Laquer thinner works, but it is actually the acetone component of laquer thinner that does the job. Straight acetone actually works a lot better than the laquer thinner and is cheaper and less toxic. |
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I recently removed contest numbers. First I used acetone, which worked
OK. Then I used lacquer thinner, which worked better. Wallace Berry wrote: In article , Judy Ruprecht wrote: At 17:30 23 November 2003, Milan Air asked for help finding an article on removing old contest numbers... RAS readers were kind enough to tackle this and a related question about rubbing compound back on March 20,2003. Searching on 'contest number,' the rec.aviation.soaring archive link on the Glider Pilot Network can take you to these suggestions. FWIW: Lacquer thinner worked for me, so although I did not find Gary Evans sanding advice necessary, I firmly believe the case of beer he suggested is an integral part of any project.... asuming, of course, it's reserved for the post-project celebration. Judy (hic!) I've removed factory painted on numbers from a couple of Libelles. Laquer thinner works, but it is actually the acetone component of laquer thinner that does the job. Straight acetone actually works a lot better than the laquer thinner and is cheaper and less toxic. |
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There are different grades of lacquer thinner.
The general hardware store variety is not as strong as available from paint stores. Probably same is true with acetone. If the numbers are painted on, acetone works well. Vinyl can peel off if it is less than a year old. If older, they can sometimes be warmed and softened with hairdryer and then peeled. GA GA |
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Wallace Berry wrote in message ...
In article , Judy Ruprecht wrote: At 17:30 23 November 2003, Milan Air asked for help finding an article on removing old contest numbers... RAS readers were kind enough to tackle this and a related question about rubbing compound back on March 20,2003. Thank You for your reply and advice. This is my first time using Google and I just realized that I can do a search per various topicks. As far as the beer goes I prefer the good European stuff Cheers, Milan. Searching on 'contest number,' the rec.aviation.soaring archive link on the Glider Pilot Network can take you to these suggestions. FWIW: Lacquer thinner worked for me, so although I did not find Gary Evans sanding advice necessary, I firmly believe the case of beer he suggested is an integral part of any project.... asuming, of course, it's reserved for the post-project celebration. Judy (hic!) I've removed factory painted on numbers from a couple of Libelles. Laquer thinner works, but it is actually the acetone component of laquer thinner that does the job. Straight acetone actually works a lot better than the laquer thinner and is cheaper and less toxic. |
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