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Old 01-09-2009 | 08:39 PM
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I have a canopy that I tacked on with covering to attach it to my plane. I now want to take it off and tint the canopy but I can't get some of the covering off, any ideas?
Old 01-09-2009 | 10:14 PM
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Only elbow grease. You might try some alcohol, but test an area first.

Most solvents that will remove the adhesive will also destroy the canopy.
Old 01-09-2009 | 10:17 PM
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k thanks
Old 01-09-2009 | 10:19 PM
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I like to attach the canopy's with screws when I can
Old 01-10-2009 | 12:05 AM
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yea I just had no idea it would stick so well to the canopy so I figured I could just tack it on there until I got the stuff to tint it and had time to do it all. I got it tinted though and it looks awesome. To attach it again I think I'm still going to use a strip of covering again.
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Tinted canopies and the sun do not get along. when at the field and not flying this summer, keep your canopy covered
Old 01-10-2009 | 02:38 AM
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Hair dryer and denatured alcohol. If you have guts, lacquer thinner.

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Old 01-10-2009 | 12:13 PM
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thanks guys
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Be careful with the lacquer thinner

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