Please tell me I don't have to throw my completed canopy away because I can't get the plastic film off? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T04:55:25Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/please-tell-me-i-don-t-have-to-throw-my-completed-canopy-away?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A418132&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGary posted his solution to h…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-10:2606393:Comment:4187142015-03-10T00:45:01.813ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Gary posted his solution to his problem in the 601/650 Forum and it reads as follows:</p>
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<blockquote><p><em><span>"Update" - I posted my solution to this problem in the 601 forum. I should have posted it here. The short form is that Rubbiing Alcohol (aka Isopropyl Alcohol) 91% solution (not the 70%) worked well. I soaked a wash cloth in it, laid it on the canopy, put a plastic bag over it and let it sit for 20 minutes and even the hardened stuff came off pretty easy. I've since…</span></em></p>
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<p>Gary posted his solution to his problem in the 601/650 Forum and it reads as follows:</p>
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<blockquote><p><em><span>"Update" - I posted my solution to this problem in the 601 forum. I should have posted it here. The short form is that Rubbiing Alcohol (aka Isopropyl Alcohol) 91% solution (not the 70%) worked well. I soaked a wash cloth in it, laid it on the canopy, put a plastic bag over it and let it sit for 20 minutes and even the hardened stuff came off pretty easy. I've since heard that the orange oil cleaner works well too, though I haven't tried it.</span></em></p>
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<p>Since the topic was running in two different forums, which Zenith.aero does not allow, please continue the discussion here in the Open Forum. I have asked that no more discussion continue on this topic in the 601/650 Forum as it is a topic of general interest and best placed here in the Open Forum.</p>
<p>Don't hesitate to contact me if you don't understand "double-posting."</p>
<p>Thanks for your cooperation,</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>Zenith.aero Moderator</p> Yep... I had issues with mine…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-08:2606393:Comment:4184552015-03-08T22:21:47.013ZMark Maltaishttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkMaltais
<p>Yep... I had issues with mine as well, not as bad as yours though. Mostly caused by leaving it on too long (years) or letting it get too hot like sitting in the sun. This stuff worked great to take it off and didn't hurt the plastic!!! Lots of companies make this stuff, just make sure it's safe on plastics, acrylics and such...…</p>
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<p>Yep... I had issues with mine as well, not as bad as yours though. Mostly caused by leaving it on too long (years) or letting it get too hot like sitting in the sun. This stuff worked great to take it off and didn't hurt the plastic!!! Lots of companies make this stuff, just make sure it's safe on plastics, acrylics and such...</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171001863?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171001863?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> I stored my XL canopy with th…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-08:2606393:Comment:4183962015-03-08T02:08:17.710ZTim Juhlhttps://zenith.aero/profile/TimJuhl
<p>I stored my XL canopy with the protective film on from 2006 to this last fall when I installed it. The film peeled off without problems. The one concession I made was to store it unrolled so it assumed a more natural shape.</p>
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<p>I suggest you email George Mesiarik <george@lpaero.com> He is a VP at LP Aero Plastics and very knowledgeable. If anyone can help you, he can.</p>
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<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Tim</p>
<p>I stored my XL canopy with the protective film on from 2006 to this last fall when I installed it. The film peeled off without problems. The one concession I made was to store it unrolled so it assumed a more natural shape.</p>
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<p>I suggest you email George Mesiarik <george@lpaero.com> He is a VP at LP Aero Plastics and very knowledgeable. If anyone can help you, he can.</p>
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<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Tim</p> The problem isn't so much the…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-08:2606393:Comment:4183912015-03-08T01:38:49.395ZGary Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryWelch
<p>The problem isn't so much the adhesive as it is the polyethylene film itself. You almost need something that will dissolve the film without hurting the acrylic, and I don't think there is such a product.</p>
<p>The problem isn't so much the adhesive as it is the polyethylene film itself. You almost need something that will dissolve the film without hurting the acrylic, and I don't think there is such a product.</p> I bought the kit substantiall…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-08:2606393:Comment:4181352015-03-08T01:36:57.925ZGary Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryWelch
<p>I bought the kit substantially complete. I'm not sure how old the canopy was. I don't think it was ordered with the original kit but was purchased towards the end. I could be wrong though.</p>
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<p>Definitely do not want it to sit in the sun, and if it were me, I would keep it in the house rather than a hot garage. I'm pretty sure heat and UV's are the culprit to this condition. </p>
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<p>Taking the plastic film off is a risk as you will end up scratching it before you're done.…</p>
<p>I bought the kit substantially complete. I'm not sure how old the canopy was. I don't think it was ordered with the original kit but was purchased towards the end. I could be wrong though.</p>
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<p>Definitely do not want it to sit in the sun, and if it were me, I would keep it in the house rather than a hot garage. I'm pretty sure heat and UV's are the culprit to this condition. </p>
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<p>Taking the plastic film off is a risk as you will end up scratching it before you're done. Once you start trying to fit it there is a lot of messing around with it and lots of opportunities to ding it. </p> I'm curious how long you've h…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-08:2606393:Comment:4181322015-03-08T01:25:53.169ZDon Morriseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DonaldMorrisey
I'm curious how long you've had the part? I just received my CruZer kit and am wondering if I should go ahead and remove the plastic film??
I'm curious how long you've had the part? I just received my CruZer kit and am wondering if I should go ahead and remove the plastic film?? The best thing I have found i…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-08:2606393:Comment:4182292015-03-08T00:43:59.544ZKen Ryanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenRyan
<p>The best thing I have found is 3M Adhesive Remover, part #08987, but you would have to test it to determine if it will harm the canopy plastic. I suspect it would be fine, but test first.</p>
<p>The best thing I have found is 3M Adhesive Remover, part #08987, but you would have to test it to determine if it will harm the canopy plastic. I suspect it would be fine, but test first.</p> try some orange oil, it is fa…tag:zenith.aero,2015-03-08:2606393:Comment:4183852015-03-08T00:37:40.222ZJon Crewhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JonCrew
<p>try some orange oil, it is fairly docile and has been shown to work on a lot of adhesives, including 3m products.Otherwise I would contact the plastic manufacturer</p>
<p>try some orange oil, it is fairly docile and has been shown to work on a lot of adhesives, including 3m products.Otherwise I would contact the plastic manufacturer</p>