Adhesive Removers

Adhesive removers help aircraft maintenance technicians remove adhesive residue, sealants, coatings, tape residue, and other unwanted bonded materials during maintenance, repair, and surface preparation. BAC offers specialty removal products for applications ranging from general adhesive cleanup to aircraft sealant and de-icing boot adhesive removal.

The correct remover depends on the adhesive or sealant being removed and the substrate underneath it. Always verify compatibility with the surface and follow the manufacturer's instructions before applying a chemical remover.

Adhesive and Sealant Removers for Aircraft Maintenance

Removing old adhesive or sealant is often an important part of repair and surface preparation. Chemical removers can help soften or loosen unwanted material so it can be removed while reducing the need for aggressive mechanical scraping.

BAC carries products for several different removal applications, including general adhesive residue, de-icing boot adhesive, polysulfide sealant, silicone sealant, and other bonded residues.

Adhesive Residue Removal

Adhesive residue can remain after removing tape, labels, decals, bonded materials, or other temporary attachments. Goo Gone Original is formulated to remove adhesive, glue, grease, grime, and other sticky residues from compatible surfaces.

For any aircraft surface, verify compatibility and follow the product manufacturer's directions before use. Test an inconspicuous area when appropriate.

De-Icing Boot Adhesive Removal

Peerco 321 Adhesive Remover is specifically designed to remove adhesive residue when replacing de-icing boots. BAC's product information states that it can also remove 3M 1300L and other adhesives and is designed to work in 10 minutes or less.

Peerco 321 is semi-gelled to cling to vertical surfaces and can be rinsed with water after use. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and verify substrate compatibility.

Aircraft Sealant Removal

PolyGone 310-AG Gel Sealant Remover is formulated for removing polysulfide and silicone sealants from compatible metal, ceramic, and some plastic substrates.

Sealant removal is often part of structural repair and component maintenance. Select the removal product according to the type of sealant and substrate involved, and follow the manufacturer's safety and application instructions.

Choosing an Adhesive Remover

Before selecting an adhesive or sealant remover, identify:

• Material being removed: Determine whether the residue is adhesive, sealant, tape residue, coating, or another contaminant.
• Substrate: Verify that the remover is compatible with the surface underneath the material being removed.
• Application: Consider whether the product will be used on a horizontal, vertical, interior, or exterior surface.
• Removal method: Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding dwell time, wiping, scraping, rinsing, or other removal steps.
• Safety requirements: Review the current SDS and product documentation before use.

Adhesive Removal and Surface Preparation

After adhesive or sealant has been removed, the surface may require additional cleaning or preparation before applying a new adhesive, sealant, coating, or replacement component. The required preparation depends on the materials and the subsequent maintenance procedure.

BAC also offers aircraft abrasives and other aircraft maintenance chemicals that may be used for appropriate cleaning and surface-preparation applications.

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