First attempt at rubstake repair

zip · 18 October 2015, 00:03

I'll have to check my purchase paperwork, but I'm pretty sure I'm outta warranty.
I think NCP may have given me a bottle of glue, but will have to check.
How do you remove old glue?
Any tips?

ncp · 18 October 2015, 02:22

Shoot, really? Sand paper, dremel, multi tool - just get it all off and cleaned up. Tape it off before applying.

I believe the glue is Clifton and yes you should have enough left for that little area.

zip · 18 October 2015, 02:35

Assuming acetone or some other chemical to easily remove is a no?
Is this the right glue?

jyasaki · 19 October 2015, 03:28

If you're power sanding, I'd pass on the solvent. It gums stuff up as the glue softens. Go slow, and make sure you position the tool to only hit the glue.

If you're working by hand with a scotchbrite pad, then MEK or toluene will help. Acetone flashes off too fast to be of much use.

jky

willk · 19 October 2015, 09:59

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Originally Posted by jyasaki

If you're power sanding, I'd pass on the solvent. It gums stuff up as the glue softens. Go slow, and make sure you position the tool to only hit the glue.

Mollers · 19 October 2015, 11:08

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Originally Posted by willk

Those things will ferk ya bearings in a drill/cordless with extended use. A wire cup/flapper wheel type thing in a 4" grinderette is preferable if suitable.

zip · 19 October 2015, 12:58

"If you're working by hand with a scotchbrite pad, then MEK or toluene will help. Acetone flashes off too fast to be of much use."

It is a small area and piece that I will be working with. The scotchbrite sounds like a good first start.

Mollers · 19 October 2015, 13:05

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Originally Posted by zip

The scotchbrite sounds like a good first start.

Go for a genuine Scotchbrite, not a looky likey pan scrubber.

jyasaki · 20 October 2015, 04:44

Dollar stores often have them; Home Depot if you're desperate. 3M is better than just about any other, but be prepared to change out pretty often in any case. Might also help to soak a piece of paper towel in MEK/Toluene, and tape over the area for 10 minutes or so to soften up the glue, then attack with the scouring pad. Watch the area outside where you're aiming to avoid damage.

jky

Bigtalljv · 20 October 2015, 06:36

I had a lot of luck with the 2" surface prep disks on and air powered die grinder. They are like the scotchbrite pad material

Jason

jyasaki · 20 October 2015, 18:31

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Originally Posted by Bigtalljv

I had a lot of luck with the 2" surface prep disks on and air powered die grinder. They are like the scotchbrite pad material

Jason

Never seen those. Will have to keep my eyes open at the hardware store.

jky

Bigtalljv · 20 October 2015, 18:34

I recently saw them at a Home Cheapo (depot) but usually at industrial supply or body shop supply.