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Re: Strip: Tape residue? Acetone OK?
By:Charles Leach
Date: 8/24/2002, 9:58 pm

: Hi,

: I have heard it is ok to use acetone on epoxy and also heard not to use it
: because it most often has impurites that leave behind a film (could this
: just be lightly wetsanded off?). Besides the 'film' question I would like
: to make sure of something: Will using acetone to remove the tape residue
: 'damage' or dull the epoxy?

: After waiting to find the answer, I finally 'need' to get rid of the tape
: residue and bought some acetone. I would appreciate to hear from anyone if
: know if there is any reason NOT to use acetone on the epoxy to remove the
: tape residue that came from strapping the deck and hull together.

: Thank-you.

: Joe

Hey Joe,

Thats what I use to clean off the tape residue with no problem to the epoxy. I tried denatured alcohol first to no avail. The acetone will cut the glue but it still takes a little rubbing. HAPPY BUILDING.

Charles

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Tape residue
KenC -- 8/20/2002, 11:32 pm
Re: Strip: Tape residue? Acetone OK?
Joe -- 8/24/2002, 7:58 pm
Re: Strip: Tape residue? Acetone OK?
Joe Greenley -- 8/24/2002, 11:49 pm
Re: Strip: Tape residue? Acetone OK?
Charles Leach -- 8/24/2002, 9:58 pm
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johnh -- 8/21/2002, 8:43 pm
Re: Strip: Tape residue
Charles Leach -- 8/21/2002, 6:51 pm
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Ron Hagedorn -- 8/21/2002, 2:52 pm
A timely question.
Myrl Tanton -- 8/21/2002, 11:44 am
Re: A timely question.
Pee Man -- 10/26/2003, 10:30 am
Is This Pee Man For Real?? *NM*
Arko Bronaugh -- 10/26/2003, 12:25 pm
Re: Is This Pee Man For Real??
ChrisO -- 10/26/2003, 1:04 pm
Re: Is This Pee Man For Real??
Arko Bronaugh -- 10/26/2003, 3:37 pm
Re: Is This Pee Man For Real??
ChrisO -- 10/26/2003, 5:10 pm
Crunchy, dry leaves are no good though.
Arko Bronaugh -- 10/26/2003, 11:30 pm
for you or the snake :) *NM*
Kurt Hoffman -- 10/27/2003, 10:19 am
Hard to say.....
Arko Bronaugh -- 10/27/2003, 6:34 pm
Can someone post the answer AGAIN??
Joe -- 8/21/2002, 3:44 pm
Re: A timely question.
Scott Dollmeyer -- 8/21/2002, 3:13 pm
Re: A timely question. *NM*
Pee Man -- 10/26/2003, 10:32 am
Re: Strip: Tape residue
Patsy -- 8/21/2002, 7:52 am