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Old 09-26-2005, 07:15 PM
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Default How to remove CA stains

I have done it again...
Spilled CA on the cowl of my EF Yak-54. Even though I cleaned it immediately, there is a stain there.
Any way of removing the stain.

Thanks.
Old 09-26-2005, 07:55 PM
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Probably wouldn't hurt if we knew what the cowl was made of, is it bare, painted, or what ?

Different fixes for different types of hangar rash, y'know . . .
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Hello Fred.
Sorry, should have given more details.
The cowl is fiberglass and gel coated. Paint is blue.
Old 09-27-2005, 07:45 AM
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If it is Gelcoat, you can use acetone, but if it is paint, it may be there for a while.
Old 09-27-2005, 08:37 AM
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Default RE: How to remove CA stains

Acetone will soften and remove the dried ca, but I'm afraid it may also attack the cowl finishing. How big is the spot ? You could sand the surface and repaint it, or apply a decal over it.
Old 09-27-2005, 03:42 PM
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Default RE: How to remove CA stains

Hello,

Use Debonder made especially for airplane building stuff. They are not as agressive as Acetone
unless the cowl is Gelcoated. Try a small area first. DP
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ORIGINAL: Dai Phan

Hello,

Use Debonder made especially for airplane building stuff. They are not as agressive as Acetone
unless the cowl is Gelcoated. Try a small area first. DP
Maybe you should visit the Zap web site and peruse the MSDS for Zap Z-7 Debonder.

The product is 95 to 100 % _acetone_.
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Good Luck with this one.....had to repaint my cowl....
Old 09-28-2005, 01:38 PM
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Yo,

The best thing to do is throw away the cowl and order a brand new one (70 bucks plus 15 for "handling"). That way, you don't have to worry about CA stuff. DP
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Default RE: How to remove CA stains

TRY to carefully ,WET-SAND it out.WITH 1200 ,1500,+ 2000 grt., PAPERS .Then polish it ..you might be ABLE TO SAVE IT .Otherwise, a probable RE-PAINT
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Default RE: How to remove CA stains

I think the best solution might be a "DA" decal
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[sm=thumbup.gif] Now the ca spot is working to your advantage ! But do smoothen it a bit before applying the decal

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