Tom Baker Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I was told from another source that doesn't post on the forum, that it took about 8 hours to remove all of their trim. They said they still have some glue residue that they need to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Yes that’s what Aeron said they charged someone to do the removal and clean up 8 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentWien Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Mine was $1700 for the removal and reapplication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Does that include to decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentWien Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 I think so. It was a year ago, and I had the annual done as well, so it all mixes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, KentWien said: I think so. It was a year ago, and I had the annual done as well, so it all mixes together. Well it worked out wonderful! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Nice job. If I was in your area, this would be where I would go for decal work. I'll have to look into the type of wheel that can be used to remove the decals. After my experience removing some small areas by peeling by hand, I wouldn't even try to do this for a large area without some sort of mechanical help. Or, probably best to just pay to have a shop like the one that did yours do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 At the 12 year mark I'm totally Okay with the lived in look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 How many hours have you put on her Ed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, Buckaroo said: How many hours have you put on her Ed? I'm just about to hit 1,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ed Cesnalis said: I'm just about to hit 1,000 I’ve got 805 now. What items have you had to repair so far with the exception of normal maintenance things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Airbox - rebuilt Sprag clutch and redo on oil line replacement due to rubber contaminated fuel system Prop replacement due to incorrect re-assembly of spinner by light sport mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarguy54 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Frank Borrmann in Germany can print out the original decals for you. I wire him funds and it takes a few weeks for the decals to arrive. Contact him at info@franx.aero. Great guy. He's thee composite expert that helped FD with prototypes and he trained most of the service centers on FD composite repair. Sid Lloyd LSRM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 47 minutes ago, solarguy54 said: Frank Borrmann in Germany can print out the original decals for you. I wire him funds and it takes a few weeks for the decals to arrive. Contact him at info@franx.aero. Great guy. He's thee composite expert that helped FD with prototypes and he trained most of the service centers on FD composite repair. Sid Lloyd Thanks Sid. Good nformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, WmInce said: Thanks Sid. Good nformation. This is a great lead! Can I get the new checker sport decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Koerner Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Lone Pine airport looking west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 9:44 AM, Ed Cesnalis said: Airbox - rebuilt Sprag clutch and redo on oil line replacement due to rubber contaminated fuel system Prop replacement due to incorrect re-assembly of spinner by light sport mechanic Sorry for the delay Ed! Sounds like you’ve done pretty good on maintenance. I’ve had little things like wires coming loose causing engine alerts, dirt in the idle jet, front gear bushing replacement. These machines are impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isham Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Does anyone have an opinion if this would work for decal removal? I want to replace mine soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 I'll admit I was skeptical about what this might show, but after viewing it I think you might be on to something. I just did N # swap on my CT, and it was a major hassle for the same items mentioned here, old decals baked on and no integrity to peel off. I used a hair dryer very cautiously (heat guns are too powerful), too little heat and decals don't release, too much and they disintegrate and a concern on elevated temps in the composite resins. This guy mentioned this (comment was around clear coat on paint) and stated he set to 100 degrees steam temp. I like that little plastic scrapper also - finger nails get sore real quick. Then when the decals are off the adhesive residue is the next battle. That dissolver was slick, would be good to investigate what pH it is, but if only on a couple minutes and cleaned off / neutralized - I'd be using it. I went with Goof Off and had to use a lot to get things cleaned up. Then the last step - I was changing N # ID so the new decals would not cover all the old witness of nice factory finish with the older exposed surfaces looking like crap. Used some McGuire's scratch remover and a wool pad to wheel it all out - that was rewarding to bring out a nice shine and final clean up. No matter what the process is, it takes time and effort, but the reward is well worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isham Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 I happen to have a vapor blitz steam cleaner. I need to see if I can control the temp on it but this might be the answer. I just don’t want to damage the paint or structure in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 I completely stripped my CTSW in 8 hours with the 3M Stripe Off Wheel. No muss, no fuss, no damage. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Stripe-Off-Wheel/?N=5002385+3293162209&rt=rud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isham Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 What is your favorite graphic design for the ctls? Year, colors? I want to replace mine but can’t decide what may look the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, Isham said: What is your favorite graphic design for the ctls? Year, colors? I want to replace mine but can’t decide what may look the best. I really like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Looks like some kind of fish lure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 9 hours ago, Tom Baker said: I really like this one. I've never seen anything like that on a CT before. It looks really slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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