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zemon
04-29-2015, 06:17 AM
I just got a pair of old seats, along with the tracks, to use in the front of my Bede BD-4C. The tracks are encrusted with the "patina" of the ages, including old carpet tape or double-stick foam or something. What is the best way to clean these up?
Thanks,
-- Art Z.
Byron J. Covey
04-29-2015, 07:02 AM
I just got a pair of old seats, along with the tracks, to use in the front of my Bede BD-4C. The tracks are encrusted with the "patina" of the ages, including old carpet tape or double-stick foam or something. What is the best way to clean these up?
Thanks,
-- Art Z.
I would try acetone and Scotchbright pads.
BJC
Jim Hann
04-29-2015, 03:15 PM
I just got a pair of old seats, along with the tracks, to use in the front of my Bede BD-4C. The tracks are encrusted with the "patina" of the ages, including old carpet tape or double-stick foam or something. What is the best way to clean these up?
Thanks,
-- Art Z.
Art, I would think that any of the stronger solvents like acetone or MEK would dissolve the glue. Be sure to use really good gloves, protection, and ventilation. Talk to Dave D (not Prez Dave) from the Chapter about chemical exposure, he built several composite airplanes and has suffered some of the aftereffects.
Jim
zemon
04-29-2015, 04:33 PM
Thanks Byron & Jim. I'll try acetone and, if that doesn't do it, MEK.
I'm stupid enough already. I don't need to huff no fumes so the door is always open, especially on a fine evening like tonight. :eek:
-- Art Z.
jddavis16
04-29-2015, 07:26 PM
Hey Art, WD-40 works pretty good at loosening up adhesives. Another approach would be to sandblast them.
Jim Davis
martymayes
04-30-2015, 06:37 AM
MEK 'substitute' lol
Jim Hann
04-30-2015, 07:29 AM
Another approach would be to sandblast them.
Jim Davis
There is a cabinet at the ARC. You might need to buy the proper media, I remember one of the H**bbes talking about walnut shells from HF Aviation Supply.
Jim
Flyboyron
04-30-2015, 07:23 PM
Art,
I've been amazed at how well "Goo-Gone" works on old adhesives, and it won't fry your brain, either. Actually smells kinda good! (Citrus-based solvent.)
Any kind of blasting or even Scotch-brite will remove some material (though probably not enough to worry about). Maybe you'll end up with a combination. Scotch-brite works well with the stubborn stuff after soaking in "Goo-Gone".
Ron
(Used my share of Acetone during my Glasair build.)
Glasair Super II F/T about to fly! (Still...)
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