Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5.9) with ESMTP id 1163459 for rob@logan.com; Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:55:14 -0400 Received: from mail7.mgfairfax.rr.com ([24.93.67.54]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Wed, 10 Apr 2002 14:06:58 -0400 Received: from cujh0 ([24.168.232.55]) by mail7.mgfairfax.rr.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.5.1877.687.68); Wed, 10 Apr 2002 14:10:27 -0400 Message-ID: <005501c1e0ba$33855700$d26efea9@cox.rr.com> From: "Thomas Sterbutzel" To: "Lancair list" Subject: Leading Edge Tape Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 14:04:47 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Return-Path: TomSterbutzel@cox.rr.com X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I have a couple questions about leading edge tape. The leading edge tape on my IV is looking rather dingy and I'd like to replace it. What is the best process to remove the tape without damaging the paint? Should I put new tape on? I've heard conflicting theories about speed loss vs. protecting the edge. Do rain and bugs do so much damage that simply touching the paint up once a year won't handle the problem? Thanks in advance for your input. Tom Sterbutzel LIV 400JL 700 Hours >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>