Stripping The Paint From A Cessna 172B Glen's Hangar - Episode #5

Stripping The Paint From A Cessna 172B Glen's Hangar - Episode #5

Today I'm working in the hangar removing the paint from C-FMVU a 1960 Cessna 172B. I use 3 different paint strippers designed specifically (and approved) for stripping paint from an aluminum aircraft. The first I tried was Stewarts Systems, then PTI Sure Strip, then Sunset Strip...

All three of these products removed the paint without any trouble - BUT - none of them worked very well on the red oxide primer that was on the plane. Red Oxide primer is not something that should be on the plane in the first place.

For those who are about to suggest I should have used a sander, or a grinder to remove the primer; that's a bad idea on a plane made from 2024-T3 clad aluminum alloy if you want to keep it from corroding.

As for the other registration marks I found on the empennage - One was CF-NBG, which was struck from the registry in the late 1980s.
The other registration mark was CF-OSR, that plane is still flying today but it was sold about two weeks before I shot this and is now in the United States under an 'N' number registry.
If you have any info about either of these planes, please get in touch.

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⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️

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[garyharper]

I stripped my 1964 172E and if I knew what I know now, I would never have started. Someone had painted it with a red primer, that I spent weeks rubbing off with a rag and paint thinner. I cleaned around every rivet with an old tooth brush. I measured my success in square inches at a time. It was repainted with epoxy primer and polyurethane paint. I sold it after owning it for 30 years and its still beautiful.

[dandersonjr]

When I was 19 I decided to strip all the paint off my 1974 Z28 Camaro back in 1983. I used a product called Tal Strip. Worked really well. Hindsight being 20/20 it was one of the dumbest thing I ever did. It's still sitting in a garage with just primer on it. Life got in the way.

[onepunchhutch]

Even outside the kichen, Glen still has to deal with aluminum foil

[tomdchi]

I LOVE polished aluminum aircraft... (that other people put the effort into polishing so I can admire them)!

[davidbrayshaw]

If there is only one thing that I learned as a hanger rat, it is never let anyone who isn't a licensed engineer or aviation painter advise you on the products and procedures relevant to stripping, painting or polishing and aircraft. Some of the comments here are down right wrong and potentially dangerous.
Only aviation approved strippers, abrasives, paints and polish's should be used on aircraft and suitable techniques applied when using them.
Aircraft refinishing is expensive for a reason. There are no short cuts. Don't try and find them.

[Swimmingpoolninja]

In the late 80s early 90s as kid my brother and I were painters helpers for my dad at a shop where they only painted commercial vehicles, tractors, 18 wheelers/ trailers etc. We used a reddish/brown colored putty primer made by Imron to fill pinholes in the undercoat or over bare metal and scratches. I’m fairly certain that’s what this is. Back then, there were far fewer restrictions and this stuff was gnarly if you caught a whiff or got any on your skin.

[robertjensen]

The most difficult part with any project like this are the naysayers. The people constantly telling you how much work you're doing, how happy they are not to have to do it, etc. etc. Avoid those people as much as possible and block their comments out. Personally, I enjoy this sort of zen-like work every ten years or so. I'm looking forward to stripping my plane in the coming months. I will be locking myself up in the hangar as a recluse while not telling anyone what I'm doing.

The Susnet Strip is the route I will be taking. It's environmentally friendly and, after watching this video, it seems to work as well as the PTI which is what I was initially planning on using. Thanks for the video.

[RCAFpolarexpress]

Sir you did an OUTSTANDING Job Cheers 👍👌😇🍻🍻

[peterdoe]

One thing that comes to my mind (I'm just binge-watching these vids by september 2022) is, that when I was putting together aircraft models (made from plastic) in the early 7ties, someone told me that brake fluid would kill all paint. Even eat some glues.
Never tried it. Dunno about today's stuff. Maybe you can drink it. That was not the case, back then!
Greetings from the far north of Germany!

[omegaflameZ]

Looks great. I'll be curious to see how non-reactive the bare aluminium will be with age. I wonder if using some sort of clear-coat over some of the harder wearing surfaces might not be a bit of the best of both worlds (since you have a sprayer anyway).

[LauwersFreddy]

Owning your own plane can be so expensive, the owner has to start stripping.😉 Thank you for making these videos!

[redoorn]

the strobe on the vertical stab captured my attention like a striper on a pole.

[thelastengineer]

Brave man taking that kind of a job on, on the occasions I have been demented enough to try this it involved removing the prop, engine, engine bearer, all control surfaces the wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizer the entire interior including the instrument panel and finally the landing gear. Paint stripped with dry ice and then sent all the parts out to a professional paint shop.

[keithalexander]

Glen, you know I worry about you. And so, your mindfulness exercise is to treat everything this week as zero fail. Forget the shopping list? That's a prang. Need to return to the shed for another tool? That's a prang. Think "Now, what did I come in here for?" Better believe that's a prang. XO stay safe up there.

[MrCakers]

I've loved your cooking channel for years. Seeing you create content for another one of my interests is fantastic and I am really loving every video.

[GeomancerHT]

5:55 excellent take, speaking about toxic fumes, you can actually see them coming out of the paintbrush.

Loving the channel Glen!

[Freelancer]

I had no idea how traceble planes and therefore plane parts are, even if they are out of service for decades. Fascinating.

[MattThePilot]

Hi Glen! Nice meeting you at CNV8 today. Keep up the great work. Cheers. MattThePilot

[AllenPortman]

Dude I take my hat off to you for all the energy time and effort to strip this baby to the aluminum!!! You will probably pick up 5% performance with all the layers of paint and red oxide primer gone!!! It has to be satisfying and comforting know that you have now exposed the plane to its core and can have it painted knowing as an owner it is now done right!!! I wish I was 10-15 years younger I would find me an older plane and restore! Very encouraging that it can be done!!!

[acj]

The Aluminum looks fantastic Glen. Well worth the pain