---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 12/22/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:03 AM - oil on wood (Ralph and Carol) 2. 06:33 AM - Re: oil on wood (Steve Glass) 3. 07:27 AM - Re: oil on wood (Brian Kraut) 4. 08:03 AM - Re: oil on wood (Kip and Beth Gardner) 5. 12:56 PM - Center Section Assembly (Jack T. Textor) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:03:21 AM PST US From: "Ralph and Carol" Subject: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood Last winter I stored my wings, leading edge down, leaning against an old car in a storage garage. Unfortunately the automatic transmission leaked oil onto the floor and it soaked into about three feet of the leading edge and up two or three ribs to the spar. I have not yet applied the plywood leading edge cover. I am seeking advice for removing the oil so that T-88 will adhere to the wood. Any suggestions? Ralph ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:33:54 AM PST US From: Steve Glass Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood Hi Ralph If I had that problem I would try wiping it off with clean rags and acetone 3 or four times. It is extremely flammable so watch out if you have an op en flame anywhere such as a gas hotwater heater. Steve From: ralphhsd@itctel.com Subject: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood Last winter I stored my wings, leading edge down, leaning against an old car in a storage garage. Unfortunately the automatic transmission leaked oil onto the floor and it soaked into about t hree feet of the leading edge and up two or three ribs to the spar. I have not yet applied the plywood leading edge cover. I am seeking advice for removing the oil so that T-88 will adhere to the wood. Any suggestions? Ralph ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:27:40 AM PST US From: "Brian Kraut" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood When I used to build a lot of radio controled planes it was common to sometimes get balsa soaked with fuel or exhaust which contained castor or synthetic oil. We used to use a product called K2R which is used for stain removal from fabrics, carpet, etc. You can buy it from grocery stores, probably Wal Mart, etc. I have not tried it on harder woods yet, but I have some plywood and spruce that oil spilled on recently that I need to clean myself the next time I get to the store and buy some. Here is a link so you know what it looks like. http://www.k2rbrands.com/products/original.htm Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ralph and Carol Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 9:00 AM To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Subject: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood Last winter I stored my wings, leading edge down, leaning against an old car in a storage garage. Unfortunately the automatic transmission leaked oil onto the floor and it soaked into about three feet of the leading edge and up two or three ribs to the spar. I have not yet applied the plywood leading edge cover. I am seeking advice for removing the oil so that T-88 will adhere to the wood. Any suggestions? Ralph ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:03:16 AM PST US From: Kip and Beth Gardner Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood Hi Ralph, Been a long time since I posted, but I can speak to this. MEK is even better than acetone as a solvent for removing oil, but you must do it where there is great ventilation - I prefer to work with MEK outside if at all. Apply a heavy 'dose' the first time - enough so its dripping, then wipe down 3-4 times with a well-saturated rag. If you had the capability, it would even be better if you could fashion some sort of a trough and actually soak the oil out of the wood through 3-4 changes of MEK. Good luck! Kip Gardner On Dec 22, 2007, at 9:33 AM, Steve Glass wrote: > Hi Ralph > > If I had that problem I would try wiping it off with clean rags and > acetone 3 or four times. It is extremely flammable so watch out if > you have an open flame anywhere such as a gas hotwater heater. > > Steve > > > From: ralphhsd@itctel.com > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com > Subject: Pietenpol-List: oil on wood > Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:59:48 -0600 > > Last winter I stored my wings, leading edge down, leaning against > an old car in a storage garage. Unfortunately the automatic > transmission leaked oil onto the floor and it soaked into about > three feet of the leading edge and up two or three ribs to the > spar. I have not yet applied the plywood leading edge cover. I am > seeking advice for removing the oil so that T-88 will adhere to > the wood. Any suggestions? > > Ralph > _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > tp://forums.matronics.com > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:56:24 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Center Section Assembly From: "Jack T. Textor" Hi all, Can anyone share with me the best order of assembling the center section? I have learned it's best not to cap the end ribs with the ply. Wishing everyone the best Holiday! 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