RPetrie 0 #1 March 16, 2006 I was wandering if anyone knew if grease from a railroad track would damage a BASE Canopy. The canopy only has about 50 jumps on it and is f 111 and zp composite top skin (where the front third of the topskin is zp) I imagine there are spots of grease on both the f111 and zp. I have talked to other VERY experienced base jumper who also happened to be riggers that had grease all over their canopy as well and they said it shouldn't be a problem. Also, I was wandering if there are persons who believe it is a problem, if there is a safe way to remove the stains. Thanks BSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdatc 0 #2 March 17, 2006 From http://www.bridgeday.info/faq.php#32 This relates to Tar... but.... (32) What can I use to clean tar from my F-111 canopy? Use "Carbo-sol" which is made by the Sunnyside Corp of Wheeling, Illinois Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #3 March 17, 2006 Naptha... Better known as lighter fluid MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #4 March 17, 2006 Hey Ryan, how's it going? Before you try to clean the 'grease' off of your canopy, I think you should take a closer look at it. I suspect that it's actaully some used K Y Personal Lubricant. Any chemicals needed to clean grease may not work for K Y. As a side note, whats a guy who's about to have quadruple triplets doing messing around with K Y? I figured you would have learned your lesson, and kept it in your pants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #5 March 19, 2006 This thread may be useful. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kleggo 138 #6 March 20, 2006 QuoteThis thread may be useful. Gus __________________________________________________ i agree, the linked thread gives excellent instructions on how to "soak" the goop of your canopy onto a clean cloth. I have used carbo-sol with excellent results from train track related FOD. I have found carbo sol at well stocked hardware stores, stores other than Home Depot type mega-stores. good luck. be safe kleggo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites