[GreenKeys] Removing old labels from ASR 33

[Bruce Gentry]

Brake fluid also dissolves many adhesives and paints. It's out of the 
question if the part you want to clean is painted, but if it's colored 
plastic, try it on a hidden test spot first, giving it a day or so to 
work.  Model railroaders use it  to remove paint from models they wish 
to repaint, and it doesn't harm the plastic. It does have to be cleaned 
off afterward with soap and hot water before repainting.

       Bruce Gentry, KA2IVY

On 5/7/16 7:06 PM, David Tumey via GreenKeys wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> I had to remove some sub-base (hardpan) labels without destroying them 
> so they could be re-applied after repainting.  In addition to removing 
> the labels I had to remove the glue so I could use a pressure 
> sensitive contact adhesive for re-application.
>
> One trick that seemed to provide assistance was to CAREFULLY heat the 
> labels with a low-wattage heat gun.  This helped to soften the glue 
> enough that the label could be peeled without destroying it.  It 
> worked particularly well with the foil labels.
>
> Remember to test any solvent on an inconspicuous part of the plastic 
> parts before using it - make sure your chemicals do not adversely 
> react to the plastics - that makes a difficult problem much worse.
>
> --dave
> W5DT
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Jeff Albrecht <jeffa at rodaw.com>
> *To:* greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 7, 2016 1:42 PM
> *Subject:* [GreenKeys] Removing old labels from ASR 33
>
> I'm trying without much success to remove some old sticky backed labels
> from both metal and plastic parts of an ASR 33 I'm working on.
>
> I've been trying 'goo gone' this morning but these labels seem baked on
> for several decades. They are barely budging. I'd be at the elbow grease
> for 24 hours and still have a long way to go.
>
> Anyone have some tips and tricks for a more effective removal procedure?
>
>   - jeffa KF7CRU
>
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