neutralising petrol/oil soak

[Dave Lowe]

I am at present refurbishing a Piper Super Cub which has been flying for the past 10yrs. Now I've stripped the Solartex off I find the front end is in need of re-glueing around the engine compartment, Problem is it is fuel soaked and feels greasey. Can anyone point me In the right direction to remove this before I start applying glue, ie. solvents etc.

[John Evans]

cover it in warm unused cat litter. will be ok for the cat to use after, will mask the smell lol

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

Methalated spirits poured on the soaked area, let it evaporate, heat gun on, and the oil will bubble up, wipe it away, of coarse, be carefull with the heat,

[Dave Lowe]

Thanks Alan,
That brings back memories of my control line days, I new there was a way just could not remember it, You've stirred my brain I can now recall using meths but with blotting paper and a hot clothes iron. Thanks again thats tomorrows job..........