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Bombardier De-Icing Rubber Boot Glue Removal | Comparing Purasolve Surface Prep & Toluene

See how Purasolve Surface Prep matches toluene in cleaning performance while eliminating PPE, handling, and disposal hazards. Safe, efficient adhesive removal for aircraft maintenance.

First Test

Two test areas: left side of leading edge of wing segment was cleaned with Toluene, the right hand side with Purasolve Surface Prep. Both products were applied and allowed to dwell for 30 seconds. Similar results for both products.

Left side of the leading edge of wing segment full of dirt
Right side of the leading edge of wing segment full of dirt

Second Test

Both products were applied and allowed to dwell for about 20 minutes (similar results for both products.
The rags in the centre were for test three.
The rags were wetted with Purasolve Surface Prep and allowed to dwell for some thirty minutes.

Both sides of the wing segment with rags on them. Most of the dirt removed.

Third Test

Glue removal completed after 20 minute dwell time

Right side of the wing segment cleaned

Purasolve SURFACE PREP AFTER 30 MINUTES DWELL TIME
The glue can be removed easily by hand or with a wetted rag without the need for the PPE and handling, storage and disposal costs that are required when using toluene.

Left hand of the wing segment being cleaned simply by hand. A clean surface is revealed.

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