Re: [Paddlewise] Foam bulkhead sealant removal

From: Jan Mason <td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 21:14:54 -0400
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I guessed that the sealant might be 3M 5200.  I did some searches on the
internet as how to remove the 5200 sealant.  What I found was cut,
scrape, and use thin piano wire as a saw.  I guess guitar strings might
work too.  I have used a chisel and a utility knife so far.  The utility
knife works better than the chisel but leaves a bit to be desired.  Next
step is to get a pack of guitar strings and rig up a little saw out of
it.  When I get most of it out of there, to finish cleaning it up would
a 5" orbital sander do the job?  What grit sand paper should I use?  

Jan Mason wrote:

| I have a Kevlar Eddyline Wind Dancer which had foam bulkheads.  The
| bulkheads have been removed but the sealant is still there.  The
| sealant bonds very well to the inside of the kayak.  Any
| tips with respect to the process of removing the sealant.  Would some
| sort of solvent help break the bond to the inside of
| the kayak?

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Jan Mason
td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com

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