Jim Moorehead wrote: > I have a question on using ³molding release Wax and ²PVA release film² > on unpainted fiber glass. I¹m fitting my unpainted canopy frame to the > forward deck. I don¹t want to paint the underside of the canopy frame until > I get the the canopy glassed in. If I do use the wax and PVA, what do you > use to remove all the wax before painting?
I usually just wrap stuff like that with duct tape (or thin packing tape, if thickness or surface finish is a consideration) for a release agent, and then you don't have to worry about removing the wax. But if you do wax it (and that's what you asked), laquer thinner and lots of paper towels will probably do it, or you can go to the auto paint store and buy some stuff that's made specifically for the task. Horizon makes something they call "Pre Clean" that works great. Personally, I'd try to stay away from wax and silicones until after the plane is completely painted though, knowing what little I do about painting stuff. Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL N56ML at hiwaay.net see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford
