Removing Part Labels - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T12:50:01Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/removing-part-labels?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A541521&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMight be something to this su…tag:zenith.aero,2021-03-03:2606393:Comment:8273322021-03-03T15:45:50.633ZFrank Stutzmanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/FrankSTutzman
<p>Might be something to this suggestion.</p>
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<p>When I was restoring my classic car, I had a bumper that was re-chromed and then entirely covered with masking tape for storage. It was in storage for 20 years. I was trying almost every chemical to get the that tape off. Finally, my wife suggested hot water. </p>
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<p>Filled up the bath tub with the hottest tap water I could get and let the bumper soak for 5 minutes. Tape pretty much just slid off when I removed the bumper…</p>
<p>Might be something to this suggestion.</p>
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<p>When I was restoring my classic car, I had a bumper that was re-chromed and then entirely covered with masking tape for storage. It was in storage for 20 years. I was trying almost every chemical to get the that tape off. Finally, my wife suggested hot water. </p>
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<p>Filled up the bath tub with the hottest tap water I could get and let the bumper soak for 5 minutes. Tape pretty much just slid off when I removed the bumper from the tub.</p> I accidentally spilled some c…tag:zenith.aero,2021-02-28:2606393:Comment:8252262021-02-28T05:28:21.494ZCraig Dowhttps://zenith.aero/profile/CraigDow
<p>I accidentally spilled some coffee on a label. Started rubbing it with a soft cloth and was surprised that the label came right off with much less effort than the other methods I have tried, e.g., various solvents, alcohol, etc! </p>
<p>I accidentally spilled some coffee on a label. Started rubbing it with a soft cloth and was surprised that the label came right off with much less effort than the other methods I have tried, e.g., various solvents, alcohol, etc! </p> I use the carb cleaner method…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-14:2606393:Comment:6736132019-04-14T19:16:35.801ZKevin Powellhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KevinPowell
I use the carb cleaner method; most carb cleaner is a mixture of acetone and toluene. Tried naphtha, straight acetone, lacquer thinner and brake cleaner (perchlorethylene)... IMHO, among the chemical approaches, the carb cleaner works best... probably due to the toluene. Haven’t tried straight toluene; which is available at some home improvement stores in the paint department, but not in spray cans. It might even be better, but the spray can of carb cleaner is more convenient.<br />
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I use the carb cleaner method; most carb cleaner is a mixture of acetone and toluene. Tried naphtha, straight acetone, lacquer thinner and brake cleaner (perchlorethylene)... IMHO, among the chemical approaches, the carb cleaner works best... probably due to the toluene. Haven’t tried straight toluene; which is available at some home improvement stores in the paint department, but not in spray cans. It might even be better, but the spray can of carb cleaner is more convenient.<br />
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Allowing time for the solvent to work is necessary; patience for it to work rewards you. And, sometimes a second application is needed.<br />
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Thought about using a heat gun but I don’t know that it’s that much quicker, and it requires you to be present the entire time while you’re trying to extract the label. Spray it, let it sit while you do something else, then spray it again and use some type of plastic scraper to lift the label. Well since the subject came a…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-14:2606393:Comment:6736892019-04-14T02:10:34.933ZTodd Scrutonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ToddScruton
<p>Well since the subject came around again. I use a propane torch to heat the metal just under the sticker. It sure doesn’t take much heat to warm it up enough to easily pull the sticker off. Be careful not to overheat the Aluminum, just a touch hotter than easily handled will do the trick. No smells, no chemicals and no waiting.</p>
<p>Well since the subject came around again. I use a propane torch to heat the metal just under the sticker. It sure doesn’t take much heat to warm it up enough to easily pull the sticker off. Be careful not to overheat the Aluminum, just a touch hotter than easily handled will do the trick. No smells, no chemicals and no waiting.</p> Resurrecting an old thread. O…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-12:2606393:Comment:6734852019-04-12T21:22:04.553ZJorge Fernandezhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JORGEFERNANDEZ
<p>Resurrecting an old thread. On the Homebuilthelp DVD’s John suggests carb cleaner. He brings up the question of the cleaner harming the aluminum, but counters that carbs are made of aluminum. Now our kits are 6061 aluminum, any thoughts if it is indeed ok to use?</p>
<p>Resurrecting an old thread. On the Homebuilthelp DVD’s John suggests carb cleaner. He brings up the question of the cleaner harming the aluminum, but counters that carbs are made of aluminum. Now our kits are 6061 aluminum, any thoughts if it is indeed ok to use?</p> Soak the label. Let set coupl…tag:zenith.aero,2016-12-27:2606393:Comment:5415602016-12-27T00:05:54.307ZJames Kellyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JamesKelly
Soak the label. Let set couple of minutes, pull label off. Also good for sharpie marks.
Soak the label. Let set couple of minutes, pull label off. Also good for sharpie marks. Zinc Chromate thinner will ta…tag:zenith.aero,2016-12-25:2606393:Comment:5421522016-12-25T15:38:50.932ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>Zinc Chromate thinner will take them off right now, but a less smelly way (as recommended by Mathew Heinz) is to spray with paint thinner (varsol), wait 5 min. ,while you do something else, and then just peel them off. If you forget to peel it before the varsol dries again, just give it another spray and wait a couple minutes. A little wipe up with the thinner afterward gets rid of the residue.</p>
<p>Zinc Chromate thinner will take them off right now, but a less smelly way (as recommended by Mathew Heinz) is to spray with paint thinner (varsol), wait 5 min. ,while you do something else, and then just peel them off. If you forget to peel it before the varsol dries again, just give it another spray and wait a couple minutes. A little wipe up with the thinner afterward gets rid of the residue.</p> THOMAS, USE WD-40 let it soak…tag:zenith.aero,2016-12-23:2606393:Comment:5417762016-12-23T20:29:41.112ZThomas Jacksonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/THOMASJACKSON
<p>THOMAS, USE WD-40 let it soak (place a small piece of paper towel over the label and saturated on top of the label) for a short time and it may need a little help from a single blade razor blade. Usually it will peel off.</p>
<p>THOMAS, USE WD-40 let it soak (place a small piece of paper towel over the label and saturated on top of the label) for a short time and it may need a little help from a single blade razor blade. Usually it will peel off.</p> If they're in a place where t…tag:zenith.aero,2016-12-23:2606393:Comment:5414392016-12-23T01:12:47.278ZDon Morriseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DonaldMorrisey
<p>If they're in a place where they're not going to be seen, I leave them as is.</p>
<p>If they're in a place where they're not going to be seen, I leave them as is.</p> What happens if you just leav…tag:zenith.aero,2016-12-22:2606393:Comment:5413122016-12-22T22:53:34.137ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>What happens if you just leave the label alone?</p>
<p>What happens if you just leave the label alone?</p>