Original Posted By: Steve Glass
Last winter I stored my wings, leading edge down, leaning against an old car in a storage garage. Unfortunately the automatic transmission leaked oil onto the floor and it soaked into about three feet of the leading edge and up two or three ribs to the spar. I have not yet applied the plywood leading edge cover. I am seeking advice for removing the oil so that T-88 will adhere to the wood. Any suggestions?Ralph________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: oil on wood
Pietenpol-List: oil on wood
Original Posted By: "Brian Kraut"
Last winter I stored my wings, leading edge down, leaning against an old car in a storage garage. Unfortunately the automatic transmission leaked oil onto the floor and it soaked into about three feet of the leading edge and up two or three ribs to the spar. I have not yet applied the plywood leading edge cover. I am seeking advice for removing the oil so that T-88 will adhere to the wood. Any suggestions?Ralph________________________________________________________________________________
Last winter I stored my wings, leading edge down, leaning against an old car in a storage garage. Unfortunately the automatic transmission leaked oil onto the floor and it soaked into about three feet of the leading edge and up two or three ribs to the spar. I have not yet applied the plywood leading edge cover. I am seeking advice for removing the oil so that T-88 will adhere to the wood. Any suggestions?Ralph________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood
Original Posted By: ralphhsd(at)itctel.com
Hi RalphIf I had that problem I would try wiping it off with clean rags and acetone 3 or four times. It is extremely flammable so watch out if you have an open flame anywhere such as a gas hotwater heater.Steve
Hi RalphIf I had that problem I would try wiping it off with clean rags and acetone 3 or four times. It is extremely flammable so watch out if you have an open flame anywhere such as a gas hotwater heater.Steve
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
When I used to build a lot of radio controled planes it was common tosometimes get balsa soaked with fuel or exhaust which contained castor orsynthetic oil. We used to use a product called K2R which is used for stainremoval from fabrics, carpet, etc. You can buy it from grocery stores,probably Wal Mart, etc. I have not tried it on harder woods yet, but I havesome plywood and spruce that oil spilled on recently that I need to cleanmyself the next time I get to the store and buy some.Here is a link so you know what it looks like.http://www.k2rbrands.com/products/original.htmBrian KrautEngineering Alternatives, Inc.www.engalt.com -----Original Message-----
When I used to build a lot of radio controled planes it was common tosometimes get balsa soaked with fuel or exhaust which contained castor orsynthetic oil. We used to use a product called K2R which is used for stainremoval from fabrics, carpet, etc. You can buy it from grocery stores,probably Wal Mart, etc. I have not tried it on harder woods yet, but I havesome plywood and spruce that oil spilled on recently that I need to cleanmyself the next time I get to the store and buy some.Here is a link so you know what it looks like.http://www.k2rbrands.com/products/original.htmBrian KrautEngineering Alternatives, Inc.www.engalt.com -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood
Original Posted By:> ralphhsd(at)itctel.com
Hi Ralph,Been a long time since I posted, but I can speak to this. MEK is even better than acetone as a solvent for removing oil, but you must do it where there is great ventilation - I prefer to work with MEK outside if at all. Apply a heavy 'dose' the first time - enough so its dripping, then wipe down 3-4 times with a well-saturated rag.If you had the capability, it would even be better if you could fashion some sort of a trough and actually soak the oil out of the wood through 3-4 changes of MEK.Good luck!Kip GardnerOn Dec 22, 2007, at 9:33 AM, Steve Glass wrote:> Hi Ralph>> If I had that problem I would try wiping it off with clean rags and > acetone 3 or four times. It is extremely flammable so watch out if > you have an open flame anywhere such as a gas hotwater heater.>> Steve>>
Hi Ralph,Been a long time since I posted, but I can speak to this. MEK is even better than acetone as a solvent for removing oil, but you must do it where there is great ventilation - I prefer to work with MEK outside if at all. Apply a heavy 'dose' the first time - enough so its dripping, then wipe down 3-4 times with a well-saturated rag.If you had the capability, it would even be better if you could fashion some sort of a trough and actually soak the oil out of the wood through 3-4 changes of MEK.Good luck!Kip GardnerOn Dec 22, 2007, at 9:33 AM, Steve Glass wrote:> Hi Ralph>> If I had that problem I would try wiping it off with clean rags and > acetone 3 or four times. It is extremely flammable so watch out if > you have an open flame anywhere such as a gas hotwater heater.>> Steve>>