Each of the solvents you tried is a polar compound and their failure to do
the job suggests that you need a non-polar solvent. The general rule is
"like dissolves like" so try something labeled paint (not lacquer) thinner,
turpentine, or mineral spirits which are non-polar solvents (gasoline/petrol
would work but it's not a good idea to use it unless you are very far away
---From ignition sources such as the gas hot water heater you may have in your
garage "workshop"). You can also use some household items such as vegetable
oil, peanut oil, olive oil, etc., which are also non-polar, and are the
safest because none will ignite easily, but these will not dissolve the goop
as quickly.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
Subject: Tape Adhesive solvent?
> Lord, this net is marvellous!
> I used some aluminium tape to mask the big undercarriage
casting
> for painting and it did a splendid job, mainly because of the super
melding
> into all the corner/
> HOWEVER, when time came to peel away, what came off was the
> aluminium, leaving the adhessive firmly attached to critical cutouts where
> bronze bushings live. I have tried M-E-K, Toluol and Acetone without
success
> and beg to know what would lift this adhesive........ The tape is so old,
> the fax number to tye firm is probably out of date as have had no reply as
> yet.
> Any and all suggestions gratefully received, and
> Happy Landings,
> Ferg
>
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