randroid Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 Gents, In prep for painting I need to remove the old weather stripping from the doors. Usually it falls off on its own or takes a minimum effort to be removed, which is probably why I can't find anything on the topic in our archives, but remaining true to Murphy's law such is not the case with Pigiron's doors. I have tried everything I can think of to remove the non-stock weather strip applied by a PO, from scraping it with a sharp knife to judicious application of a wire wheel to using a torch, and while I can get some of it to come off or catch fire I can't convince that last 1/4" of it to let go for love nor money. Anybody have a slick idea? -Randy Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) sounds like they used some heavy duty stuff there guy...other than stick with it and just chipping away a bit here and there not much to add except maybe use a wood chisel and try gutting it off with that...then a tad of flame a followed by wire brushing to get the residue..when I de-paint car doors I often just start with the propane torch and power wire brush to get around the door glass opening and such..fast and easy that way.. Edited May 19, 2013 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 A liberal dose of laquer thinner will soften most any adhisive (and everything else). Quote
greg g Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 laquer thinner,razor scraper, elbow grease and patience. Quote
randroid Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Posted May 19, 2013 Gents, Lacquer thinner is something I haven't tried. I'll put it on the shopping list and let you know what happens. Thanks for the prompt replies. -Randy Quote
Solution randroid Posted May 19, 2013 Author Solution Report Posted May 19, 2013 Gents, The lacquer thinner removed that old weather stripping that I actually laughed out loud. Thanks again, gents. -Randy Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 I like laquer too. One of my favorite tools. However, the risk of buggerin up adjacent paint is an issue. I was just at the local Home Depot and noticed a heated paint scraper the uses single edge razor blades. I'm thinkin that may be just the ticket and that's a project I have to look forward to. Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 The only thing I dont like about laquer thinner is it removes all the oil from your finger tips and turns them white. I dont know if latex gloves would work or if they would melt. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 not sure of latex but nitrile can't hold up to the stuff... Quote
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