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Subject:Re: Flocking, Removal
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sun, 19 Jun 2016 22:18:20 -0700

Best way I found was using the water soluble, citrus based I think, paint stripper. Flocking came off easily with putty knife after application.

Alistair 

> On Jun 19, 2016, at 7:12 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I brushed/vacuumed off the flocking on the forward half of my Westy ceiling
> fairly easily right up to the cabin ceiling where it stopped cooperating.
> I suppose the aft half receives less heat or cold or humidity?  Weird.  Any
> idea how to remove the remaining flocking?
> 
> Also, how the heck does the flocking actually work/not (prevent drips)?  I
> think I've read it is supposed to do that but mine gradually forms light
> mold here and there, mostly in the flocked areas.
> 
> --
> Neil2
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