michalm21 0 #1 October 31, 2010 What works the best to remove glue from the fabric? I patch my wingsuit, now looking to get a permanent patch over, and am wondering what works best removing that sticky residue from the tape? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 October 31, 2010 I've used mineral spirits with much success. Then wash the area with mild soap and water as soon as all the adhesive was removed. If, the tape had been on the material for some time, I would have to make a bigger patch. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #3 October 31, 2010 Quote What works the best to remove glue from the fabric? I patch my wingsuit, now looking to get a permanent patch over, and am wondering what works best removing that sticky residue from the tape? Thanks. Naptha. Go to your local store and buy lighter fluid( Naptha), the replacement type for cigarette lighters. Apply and use a papertowel to remove both the adhesive and the excess Naptha. Cheers, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 0 #4 November 1, 2010 Thank you both for your input. I have mineral spirits and will try it first. Great one with the lighter fluid, wasn't aware of it. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver604 0 #5 November 1, 2010 I've seen some riggers use Goo Gone to remove duct tape glue from fabric,,,,,freezing it might also work. "The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." - Michelangelo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinhawxhurst 0 #6 January 18, 2011 I need to do this but on a canopy not a wingsuit will any of these make the canopy weaker as it is on a seam where I need to remove glue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #7 January 18, 2011 QuoteI need to do this but on a canopy not a wingsuit will any of these make the canopy weaker as it is on a seam where I need to remove glue I believe that lighter fluid is the old recommendation from Poynter's "Parachute Manual", and that does not weaken the nylon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
