Posted for "Doug Johnson" <Lancair1@bellsouth.net>:

 Leading edge tape is a great and cost-effective way to keep those
 expensively painted wings from needing repainting for a long time.
 Unfortunately, the tape does age, yellow, and chip after several years.
 Replacing it can be a real pain, and little is written about the best way to
 do it. For anyone who has or will have to struggle with removing old leading
 edge tape, I have attached a brief guide on the process. Having done this 3
 times over the last ~14 years, I have learned alot the hard way. Hopefully
 this will make the process much less painful for others.
 
 Read the short guide (with pictures) at your leisure, but HERE is what you
 need to do TOMORROW: go straight to Home Depot, go to their paint
 department, and look for a little black plastic stripping tool (looks like a
 little shovel) made in China under the brand name of Workforce.  The bar
 code number is 17064 08760. Even if you don't plan on re-doing your leading
 edge tape for several years, go out and get it NOW, as you never know if it
 will be available down the road. I have tried many different tools over the
 years, and nothing comes close. Best $3 you ever spent.
 
 Cheers.
 
 Doug
 
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