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 <anc...@ec.rr.com> To: Jim DiMauro <radio6...@yahoo.com>; Drakelist <drakelist@zerobeat.net> 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" <radio6...@yahoo.com> To: "Drakelist" <drakelist@zerobeat.net> 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
