Re: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel - UPDATE
First, thanx to all who replied with suggestions. I tried two methods, WD-40 and lighter fluid. I chose those two because that's what I had on hand at the house. Both methods seem to work equally well, with no apparent damage to the paint. Both methods are quite slow and the process is tedious, but at least I now know how to get the job done. Again, thanx to all. 73, Jim W2BVM - Original Message From: Al Parker To: Jim DiMauro ; Drakelist Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 7:11:06 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel Hi Jim, I can't speak from experience in this particular example, but I'd try a heat gun, carefully. Might soften the plastic & sticky stuff enough to allow peeling. 73, Al, W8UT New Bern, NC www.boatanchors.org www.hammarlund.info "there is nothing -absolutely nothing- half as much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Ratty, to Mole - Original Message - From: "Jim DiMauro" To: "Drakelist" Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 7:04 PM Subject: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel > Hi All: > > I have a NOS front panel for my L7 amplifier. It still has the original > protective plastic covering on it that has become brittle over the years and > is stuck fast to the panel. I tried to scrape it off with my fingernail and > still it doesn’t want to come off. If I try to use something stronger to > scrape off the plastic I’m afraid I’ll damage the paint. Do any of you know > of a solvent or some other way to remove the covering that wouldn’t damage > the paint or lettering? Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > 73, > Jim > W2BVM > > > > > > ___ > Drakelist mailing list > Drakelist@zerobeat.net > http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist > ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel
Hi Jim, For removing sticky labels I have always used the spray-on lubricant WD-40. I have never experienced paint damage with this product. Just wash surface after use carefully with soap and warm water and dry thoroughly afterwards. They do actually mention on their UK website that it can be used for this purpose. For complete safety maybe test on old panel first? http://www.wd40.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1519 73 David G4GTP - Original Message - From: "Jim DiMauro" To: "Drakelist" Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 12:04 AM Subject: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel > Hi All: > > I have a NOS front panel for my L7 amplifier. It still has the > original protective plastic covering on it that has become brittle > over the years and is stuck fast to the panel. I tried to scrape it > off with my fingernail and still it doesn't want to come off. If I > try to use something stronger to scrape off the plastic I'm afraid > I'll > damage the paint. Do any of you know of a solvent or some other way > to remove the covering that wouldn't damage the paint or lettering? > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > 73, > Jim > W2BVM > > > > > > ___ > Drakelist mailing list > Drakelist@zerobeat.net > http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist > ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel
Jim, use lighter fluid, That will not damage the panel paint and will dissolve the glue.When you pull off the plastic it will leave a stripped finish, glue residue, which with lighter fluid on a soft rag and a little rubbing that will come off too. I have been there and done it with a TR5 panel, and it came out looking perfect. Ron / WB4HFN -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Jim DiMauro Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 7:05 PM To: Drakelist Subject: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel Hi All: I have a NOS front panel for my L7 amplifier. It still has the original protective plastic covering on it that has become brittle over the years and is stuck fast to the panel. I tried to scrape it off with my fingernail and still it doesnt want to come off. If I try to use something stronger to scrape off the plastic Im afraid Ill damage the paint. Do any of you know of a solvent or some other way to remove the covering that wouldnt damage the paint or lettering? Any suggestions would be appreciated. 73, Jim W2BVM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel
Hi Jim, I can't speak from experience in this particular example, but I'd try a heat gun, carefully. Might soften the plastic & sticky stuff enough to allow peeling. 73, Al, W8UT New Bern, NC www.boatanchors.org www.hammarlund.info "there is nothing -absolutely nothing- half as much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Ratty, to Mole - Original Message - From: "Jim DiMauro" To: "Drakelist" Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 7:04 PM Subject: [Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel Hi All: I have a NOS front panel for my L7 amplifier. It still has the original protective plastic covering on it that has become brittle over the years and is stuck fast to the panel. I tried to scrape it off with my fingernail and still it doesn’t want to come off. If I try to use something stronger to scrape off the plastic I’m afraid I’ll damage the paint. Do any of you know of a solvent or some other way to remove the covering that wouldn’t damage the paint or lettering? Any suggestions would be appreciated. 73, Jim W2BVM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Need Help With L7 NOS Front Panel
Hi All: I have a NOS front panel for my L7 amplifier. It still has the original protective plastic covering on it that has become brittle over the years and is stuck fast to the panel. I tried to scrape it off with my fingernail and still it doesn’t want to come off. If I try to use something stronger to scrape off the plastic I’m afraid I’ll damage the paint. Do any of you know of a solvent or some other way to remove the covering that wouldn’t damage the paint or lettering? Any suggestions would be appreciated. 73, Jim W2BVM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
