Skippers Walker Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Hi I'm in the process of stripping a wing area (open structure) of the elderly tissue and dope covering with a view to replacing this with Oracover. Will this modern film adhere successfully to previously doped balsa surfaces? I have lightly sanded the structure but it is impractical to remove every trace of the old covering. Advice will be welcome please? Thanks Stay well SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Nylon and dope might be the way to go Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul d Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Posted by cymaz on 25/05/2020 08:10:55: Nylon and dope might be the way to go Here Or polyester silk and dope with tissue on top, very light, very strong and looks wonderful (imo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBrian Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Skippers What model is it and what type is it? RC glider, FF sport etc. I believe Oracover do a lightweight film that may be better if its a small lightweight model. Re adhering to the previously doped wood - If it was doped long ago you should be OK as all the solvents will have gone from the dope, I would still use as low a heat as you can get away with and get the film on as tight as possible before final shrinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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