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neutralising petrol/oil soak
Posted: February 11th, 2017, 9:03 pm
by 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.
Re: neutralising petrol/oil soak
Posted: February 12th, 2017, 5:28 pm
by John Evans
cover it in warm unused cat litter. will be ok for the cat to use after, will mask the smell lol
Re: neutralising petrol/oil soak
Posted: February 12th, 2017, 8:42 pm
by 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,
Re: neutralising petrol/oil soak
Posted: February 12th, 2017, 11:09 pm
by 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..........