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Re: [T3] Original inner wing underseal


<x-flowed>>From: "craig.webb" <craig.webb@pgen.net>
>>Anyone got any pointers on the best way to remove the factory underseal
>
>I've tried heat, flame, wire brush and thinners with no joy.  Wire brush 
>has
>the best chance, but its really taking a long, long time.

Hi Craig

When I used to work in a body shop some years ago, we used to use a torch to 
soften the underseal just enough to use a scraper which would get about 95% 
of it. Then followed that with lacquer thinner, acetone,  or some other type 
of solvent cleaner. This worked very well and was preferred over a wire 
wheel or brush. The wire wheel made a bigger mess and the wire brush seemed 
to gum up. However, remember there was no real enjoyment here except when 
done. Very cost effective too.

It been awhile since then, and perhaps there are some good solvents that 
will accomplish the same thing with less hassle, which I hope there is. If 
you go with a solvent, make sure there is plenty ventillation, wearing a 
good mask is always advisable, and good gloves to keep the solvents from 
getting into the pores of the skin. This may sound scary, but with the 
proper care taken, we got the job done fast and results were very clean.

Bruce

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