Koyaanisqatsi Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I was hoping I would never have to ask this, but I need to remove a cover strip from this bicep (it's too wide). Do I heat up the area and rip it off? How is it best to do this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 If it's E6000, then it's easy to do - no heat is required. Slip something like a flathead screwdriver or a razorblade (be careful not to accidently score the plastic) between the cover strip and the armor, and slowly and gently pry up the strip. Clean up any residue simply by rubbing it off with your thumb. This is one of the reasons why we recommend E6000 so highly. Unlike with CA glue or 2-part epoxy, mistakes are easy to undo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyaanisqatsi Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Thanks! It worked - I got it started with a screwdriver and then pulled off the strip slowly... here it is most of the way off... then a little rubbing with my thumb, and voila! (it needs a little more attention but it's almost ready for a new strip in the proper width) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedback[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Don't do the same mistake I did Ken, the 15mm cover strip should cover the "step" molded in the bicep pretty much entirely (at least in the front). If your biceps are too big you could just a wider strip in the back of the bicep. You see on this picture that I used a 15mm strip to cover and it doesn't look good at all. See on this picture, the molded step in the bicep is barely showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyaanisqatsi Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) So, that's what I originally thought, but then was told that the cover strip needs to be 15mm regardless of the 'step' size. I kind of already took it off... I'm also going for Centurion ultimately, that may have a bearing on this - and I actually don't mind the look of a wide step with a 15mm strip. I can't fit my arms into the biceps if I make them any smaller, either. Any pros have advice here? Thanks! Edited August 21, 2015 by Koyaanisqatsi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 The inside of the arm is used for the larger cuts and strip sizes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyaanisqatsi Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Well, that 'was' the inside of the arm. Should I put on a new strip at 30mm (same size as the one I ripped off), or 15mm (official size)? or, does it matter as long as it's the inside? Honestly, a 30mm strip would cover the glue/sanding/yuck best... This is confusing, but I'm kind of glad I ripped that piece off if for no other reason than learning how easy it is! Thanks! Edited August 21, 2015 by Koyaanisqatsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyaanisqatsi Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 The most definitive answer I can find is from Chills, who is Centurion and says that a wide cover strip is not good for higher levels (e.g. Centurion). http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31830-ata-fit-and-finishing-strips-on-arms/?p=421697 I'm going with 15mm cover strips even on the inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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