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GonzalezA
08-07-2018, 01:33 PM
Hello;

I am looking guidance for removing fabric and glue from a vintage aircraft restoration project. The particular issue is where fabric wraps around a wood structure. We need to get at the glue between the fabric and the wood without damaging the wood.

Thank you

martymayes
08-07-2018, 04:55 PM
looking guidance for removing fabric and glue from a vintage aircraft restoration project. The particular issue is where fabric wraps around a wood structure. We need to get at the glue between the fabric and the wood without damaging the wood.

Do you know what kind of fabric and process??

FlyingRon
08-07-2018, 05:11 PM
Yep, that would be good to know. PolyTak can be softened with MEK. Other adhesives have their own strategies. Dopes have their own solvents. Epoxy, you're just going to have to deal with mechanically.

GonzalezA
08-07-2018, 05:33 PM
Thank you for the reply's. I am researching the fabric and process. More information to come

GonzalezA
08-15-2018, 01:41 PM
Thank you to those who replied to my question. I forwarded your questions to the person working on the restoration project. He was able to remove the material with a heat gun. Your questions are saved in my note book for next project.