On Jul 24, 4:06 pm, Jack > wrote:
> There has been considerable discussion on this topic, and I've tried a
> number of different approaches. Most were mediocre at best.
>
> Butyrate dope thinner works remarkably well. After scraping the labels
> off (I use a dull hunting knife after soaking), a bit of the thinner on
> a paper towel removes most of the remaining stuff in one pass!
>
> A quart would do dozens if not hundreds of bottles. Available at
> aviation maintenance shops that work on fabric covered aircraft.

Acetone works well too, I use exactly the same method as you. It's
available anywhere they sell paint.

Joe