Removing Peel-Ply

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From: <GBFitz [at] aol.com>
Subject: Removing Peel-Ply
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 01:25:33 EST
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First of all I'd like to thank everyone for their suggestions concerning

mounting of the hydraulic pump.  Now, a question specifically for 320 slow-

build types like myself:

Is removing the peel-ply from the 'glass parts the pain in the butt that it

seems to be, or is there a secret that I'm missing?  This task is especially

discouraging when dealing with the stuff stuck in the D-section of the wing

stubs.  I just took a look at the outboard wing skins and realized that it's

only going to get worse...



Gary

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From: John Cooper <heyduke [at] digital.net>
Subject: Removing Peel-Ply
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 16:34:18 -0500
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Gary--



Removing peel ply builds character!



Just use your utility knife to lift a corner, grab the corner with the

thumb of the same hand in which you are holding the knife, and pull.

Removing Peel-Ply

From: Mike S. Reinath <mreinath [at] mail.arc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Re: Removing Peel-Ply
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:31:01 -0800
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To Gary:



Yes, removing the peel-ply is the pain in the butt that you are finding it

to be. I used a good small pair of needle-nose pliers and a new sharp putty

knife.  I also used gloves some of the time to minimize shredding of the

knuckles. The D-sections are the worst. I did not find a fast way of

getting it off.



Mike Reinath

360 std build, 3160 hrs

San Jose, CA