Mikie 1

Hi Guys,
I have been flying an ARF (46 size) this summer. It's less than a year old. The Monocoat behind the wing saddle has come away from the balsa, become engine oil-soaked and will no longer re-attach to the fuse. I have cut away the oil-soaked Monocoat, but fear new Monocoat won't stick to the oil-soaked bulsa. Can I remove the old engine oil from the soaked bulsa and restore it to new condition? Or am I going to have to remove the bulsa and make new in it's place? The bulsa I might have to remove is the underside fuse. former(s), I really don't want to have to do that!!!
And suggestions? Thanks in advance!! [&o]

Dsegal

You may be able to get some of the oil out of the balsa with a slurry of cornstarch and rubbing alcohol. Brush it on, let it dry and brush out the residue. Repeat this. Then put some Balsarite on the wood which will seal it and give you a fresh coating of adhesive to hold your covering.

blvdbuzzard

The cornstarch works pretty good. I have also just soaked the area with carb cleaner. Pulls the oil out real quick. Then a coat or two of balsa rite and the covering will stick very well..


Dru.

daven

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Theres a product called K2-R that works well if you can find it. Last time I saw it, I bought 3 cans, and of course haven't needed it since.

http://www.k2rbrands.com/products/original.htm

Spray it on, and it kinda turns into a powder that you wipe off. After a few applications, you should be good to go.

TexasAirBoss

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Spot remover for clothing works. One brand is/was K2R

TFF

Paper towel, folded, between the surface and a hot Monokote iron.