Lars Gleitsmann
Registered User
Anchorage, Alaska
Hi ChrisM, All good questions, lets answer them in order, even though Its just as Frank said, but I guess I should answer it point by point: 1) Heatgun and hot iron 2) The old glue will melt just before the fabric melts, so you just keep heating and peeling it off. 3) we know one where they took it off the wings and put it back on later, new glue and new Oratex. 4) yes exactly. 5) yes it is as the glue has no solvent and no toxins that etch or eat into it, the stuff needs to be clean, but just as one would do anyway I dare say! 6) New glue has to be applied to both the structure and the underside of the fabirc. 7) Absolutely Not, as the residue will prove that the glue was applied Right the First Time and is still on there good, it makes a good base to apply the new glue onto.... 1) What's necessary to remove and recover a plane with Oratex?
2) removing the old glue and fabric from wood or aluminum.
3) Has anybody had to take this stuff off an entire aircraft? 4) Does one heat and peel up the old fabric? 5)Also, the surface prep to ensure adhesion sounds pretty important.
6) Following removal and preparing for reapplication - what procedures are needed ? 7) Is complete removal of all residue needed?
ChrisM
We have a brand new Website now and it has a large Manual section as well, please have a look. Regards from Anchorage!