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Old 07-21-08 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by robtown
I had a dérailleur hanger repaired but the heat bubbled the clear plastic film on my Klein's chainstay. Acetone and alcohol don't soften or remove that film. Does anyone have an alternate method?

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As with all pressure adhesives, mineral spirits work best and cheapest. The 3M stuff referenced is mostly that. Acetone and alcohol don't work very well...do a search to find out why.

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