PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1H8
11-30-00
Meyercord Decals
(PIR-PPS-65104, Rev. G.)
Decals installed on the instrument panel are Meyercord type manufactured by Mark-it Company, 291
Oswalt Ave., Batavia, IL 60510. The following procedures should be followed in the event one or more of
these decals must be replaced.
A. Removal
CAUTION: DO NOT USE LACQUER THINNER ON ANY PANEL THAT HAS BEEN PAINTED
WITH ENAMEL OR LACQUER. INSTRUMENT PANELS ARE PAINTED AT THE
FACTORY WITH POLYURETHANE PAINTS.
(1) Remove placard to be replaced with a clean cloth
dampened
with lacquer thinner.
CAUTION
: MARK-IT J-70 SOLVENT WILL REMOVE ENAMEL, LACQUER, AND
POLYURETHANE BASED PAINT PRODUCTS IF LIQUID IS DROPPED ONTO
PAINTED SURFACE AND NOT REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.
(2) If panel is painted with enamel or lacquer use a clean cloth
dampened
with Mark-It J-70
solvent to remove placard to be replaced.
B. Installation
(1) If required, clean surface to receive decal using alcohol. Newly painted surfaces need no
preparation.
(2) Mix a solution consisting of six (6) parts water and one (1) part J-70 solvent (P/N 179-497).
(3) Submerge decal in the mixed J-70 solution for approximately 3 to 5 seconds.
(4) Remove decal from mixed solution and lay in position.
(5) Using a plastic squeegee, squeegee out from center to edges to remove excess solution.
(6) Wait approximately 30 to 60 seconds, then slide the backing paper off and wipe up the excess
solution with a damp cloth.
(7) Wait at least 30 minutes at room temperature before wiping the face of the decal with a damp
cloth to remove excess solvent residue.
(8) Allow the decal to dry thoroughly, (tack free in 2 hours at room temp) before handling.
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