Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:45 pm
#1841756
Picked up a Design4 pilots A6 kneeboard a couple of weeks ago as being a better size for my sky ranger cockpit. For years on every other kneeboard, like with maps, I've used staedtler permanent fine markers to write information on the clear plastic sheet with a diy pilot log underneath and removed afterwards with a bit of meths.
DON'T DO THAT!
Nothing will get permanent marker off the Design4pilots clear plastic sheet. So far I've tried isopropyl alcohol, meths, nail polish remover pads and finally pure acetone. The acetone has started to dissolve the plastic sheet.
I queried this with Design4Pilots and they said that you should test first on a small bit. Probably good advice but after years of using permanent markers on all my kneeboards in the past, I honestly didn't think it would be an issue.
I'm now working out how to unstitch the current piece of plastic and replace it with one from an old, larger board I no longer use.
Just something to bear in mind if you're thinking of buying one of their kneeboards which are, in all other respects, excellent for the purpose. Use a chinagraph only.
DON'T DO THAT!
Nothing will get permanent marker off the Design4pilots clear plastic sheet. So far I've tried isopropyl alcohol, meths, nail polish remover pads and finally pure acetone. The acetone has started to dissolve the plastic sheet.
I queried this with Design4Pilots and they said that you should test first on a small bit. Probably good advice but after years of using permanent markers on all my kneeboards in the past, I honestly didn't think it would be an issue.
I'm now working out how to unstitch the current piece of plastic and replace it with one from an old, larger board I no longer use.
Just something to bear in mind if you're thinking of buying one of their kneeboards which are, in all other respects, excellent for the purpose. Use a chinagraph only.