(fuel + vinyl = really bad).
My RV-7A is now over 3 years and about 650 hours into an all-over vinyl wrap job by AircraftWraps.com using the 3M airliner-grade vinyl wrap. I have spilled far more 100LL over the wings overfilling the tanks than I am proud of. Absolutely zero impact on the vinyl wrap.
As mentioned above, make sure you're using the right vinyl. The 3M aviation stuff scoffs at 100LL.
Around my wing tank filler caps I have vinyl "100LL Only" decals. I haven't noticed any degradation in 4 years.(fuel + vinyl = really bad)
May I ask what the expiricend builders put under the vinyl? Is corrosion protection needed or can the wrapping take place on bare aluminium?
Do you happen to know the exact product was used on yours? I didn't find anything useful when I Googled Airline Grade vinyl. Thx
EDIT FROM SCROLL: I?ll look next time I?m at the hangar.
I?ve been pulling some 5 year old 1080 and Avery chrome vinyl, it has been mostly hangared with 550 Hobbs hours. So far pretty easy to pull with heat, then some clean up with alcohol where the 3M adhesive primer was applied.
And now I am recovering with new vinyl due to some ?changes?. This is giving me a chance to improve on my install plus debunk some common fears.
I have yet to fully test for fuel resistance, but accasional spills have been fine.
I?ll post some pictures if I find the time.
One fear; Will it come off. Yes. But same product on a truck out in the sun 24/7 I would guess to be a much more difficult job as pros have expressed.
Good to know. Every time I mention wrapping my airplane I get this face.
Good to know. Every time I mention wrapping my airplane I get this face.