How to remove Hysol from spar and ribs?

[ppilotmike]

Thanks for posting the solution. Mike

[David47]

When you're removing the Hysol with a screwdriver, be careful not to gouge the aluminium spar. If you do make any scratches, suggest you use scotch brite (forgotten the number but I think it's maroon in colour) to carefully remove them, and then only by scrubbing along the spar, not circumferentially.

[southwind32]

When you're removing the Hysol with a screwdriver, be careful not to gouge the aluminium spar. If you do make any scratches, suggest you use scotch brite (forgotten the number but I think it's maroon in colour) to carefully remove them, and then only by scrubbing along the spar, not circumferentially.

Good Point, DON"T USE A SCREWDRIVER, In my case it's ok, because this spar is being replaced and will never be used. Anyone reading this in the future, and they're going to be using the spar, perhaps using a piece of wood sanded in the shape of a chisel. Don't use anything that could mark, scratch, or damage your spar in anyway.

[dholly]

Grab a handful of the large paint stir sticks from your local HD/Lowes aviation dept. Cut them to preferred length, add bevel if desired. Worked for me.

[colospace]

Harbor Freight had a set of plastic "pry bars" that I have used when I am scrapping or prying on something I do not want to scratch.

[jiott]

I'll bet Harbor Freight has sold more stuff for building airplanes than ACS, ATS, Leaf, etc. all combined-LOL. Great place for stuff you only use occasionally.

[Northof49]

Try useing a hot soldering iron
Mike