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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Vdubbster on 12 February 2009, 23:54

Title: Removing bond/mastic/sealer
Post by: Vdubbster on 12 February 2009, 23:54

Hello

I need to remove some bond where someone has had a spoiler on a tailgate. Its very thick and difficult to get off

Any suggestions, I have attempted to heat it up but no joy.?

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Removing bond/mastic/sealer
Post by: pedro2682 on 13 February 2009, 01:31

Sounds nasty. :sad:
Had the same problem, some twit thought it would be a good idea to stick the side trimmings on with black silicone. :angry:
I bought a knife, the ones you can snap a small section off at a time. Pulled it right out, put a little insulating tape around the tip of the blade. Place a little pressure on it to form a bent and then slowly worked my way down it, getting it close and not to hit the paint. Then with a little petrol, work it in to the area affected only leave for 5-10 mins and pick away with your fingers. It would be a good idea to grow ALL your finger nails because you will need them. :shocked:

Title: Re: Removing bond/mastic/sealer
Post by: boneybradley on 13 February 2009, 09:45

try autoglym tar remover! works wonders  :wink:

Title: Re: Removing bond/mastic/sealer
Post by: Vdubbster on 13 February 2009, 12:09

cheers guys