Editing Removing undercoating
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| − | + | Various tools and techniques for removing undercoating from the bottom of a car. | |
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==Miscellaneous tips== | ==Miscellaneous tips== | ||
*A [[Automobile body and frame rotisserie|rotisserie]] can be very helpful. Removing undercoat while sitting on a stool is much easier than crawling under a vehicle. | *A [[Automobile body and frame rotisserie|rotisserie]] can be very helpful. Removing undercoat while sitting on a stool is much easier than crawling under a vehicle. | ||
| − | *Wear safety glasses | + | *Wear safety glasses. |
| − | * | + | *Work over a plastic sheet. Hot undercoating can screw up a concrete floor. |
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==Removal methods== | ==Removal methods== | ||
Remove chunks first, then use solvent for the remainder. | Remove chunks first, then use solvent for the remainder. | ||
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| − | Heat gun, or propane torch. Apply carefully, only a small amount of heat should be necessary | + | Heat gun, or propane torch. Apply carefully, only a small amount of heat should be necessary. |
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===Mechanical removal=== | ===Mechanical removal=== | ||
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*Putty knives of various sizes. | *Putty knives of various sizes. | ||
| − | * | + | *Needlegun scaler. It may leave pock marks on the metal, and works best on rock-hard undercoating. |
| − | + | *Steel wire brush on a grinder. | |
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*Drill-mounted brushes. | *Drill-mounted brushes. | ||
| − | * | + | *Hit it lightly with a hammer or air hammer. Try using a wood chisel. |
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===Solvents=== | ===Solvents=== | ||
| − | Try placing pieces of undercoating in different solvents, to see which one works best. | + | Try placing pieces of undercoating in different solvents, to see which one works best. Some that have been suggested: |
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*Lacquer thinner. | *Lacquer thinner. | ||
*Kerosene. | *Kerosene. | ||
*Diesel fuel. | *Diesel fuel. | ||
| + | *PB Blaster. | ||
*Mineral spirits. | *Mineral spirits. | ||
*Oven cleaner. | *Oven cleaner. | ||
| − | *Floor adhesive stripper | + | *Floor adhesive stripper, the kind used to remove mastic. |
| − | * | + | *[http://www.eastwood.com/under-gone-undercoating-remover-aerosol-17-oz-net.html Eastwood "Under Gone" undercoating remover]. |
| − | + | *[http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=102&prodid=209 Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Remover]. [http://www.wmbarr.com/ProductFiles/GJBP00203%20C0673.pdf Label], [http://www.wmbarr.com/ProductFiles/4015.23E.pdf MSDS]. Also available in aerosol. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/removing-rubber-undercoating-52843.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/removing-rubber-undercoating-52843.html | ||
*http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/car-restoration/8094-dry-ice-blasting-remove-undercoating.html | *http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/car-restoration/8094-dry-ice-blasting-remove-undercoating.html | ||
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