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Cutting the vinyl I try to leave as much of the vinyl covering on the parts as I can get away with. This obviously helps protect them from scratches while I move them around the shop. The problem is that you can't put a rivet in a hole if it still has the vinyl attached. I don't remember where I first saw this technique for removing strips of vinyl but I'll reproduce it here since I have been asked a couple of times about it. Basically you take a soldering iron and put a nice smooth round tip on it. I used my scotchbrite wheel to get it nice and smooth. Then you use the iron to melt the vinyl and then peel it off. It's that simple. Disclaimer: This web site and the infomation contained within it are for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed on construction techniques are my opinions only and should not be confused with proper construction techniques. There is undoubtedly more than one way to build an airplane and some methods that I use may or may not work in any given circumstance. If there is any question please call the kit manufacturer. I love to help but I am not responsible for the misuse of any information contained on this web site.

 February 3, 2021
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