RE: [DML] Heatgun + Frame = Bye Bye Epoxy

["Cecil Longwisch" <dmc1982@xxxxxxx>]

Be sure and use a proper chemical rated mask, not a particle mask, when 
stripping epoxy paint with heat.
There is a significant health risk potential when stripping paint this way 
but if you take the proper precautions this can be avoided.



Cceil Longwisch
#10663


>From: "Matt" <supermatty@xxxxxxx>
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>Subject: [DML] Heatgun + Frame = Bye  Bye Epoxy
>Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 23:57:45 -0000
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>WOW!  A heatgun really does wonders removing the epoxy from the
>frame.  Previously I had been using a drill with a wire brush
>attachment but this is WAY better.  Yes, you still have to scrape,
>but it comes off like warm butter.  It takes about 10 seconds with
>the gun to warm the area sufficiently to start scraping but after
>it's hot, moving to an adjacent area is very easy.
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>I did also try the propane torch.  Having something like that in my
>hand was too much for my pyromaniac instinct though, and I couldn't
>help but flame the hell out of the epoxy to the point where it was
>bubbling black.  The heatgun, however, is a perfect restraint and is
>awesome for removing the epoxy.  Incidentally, is it usual to find
>small light rust spots underneath perfectly good, non-cracked, non-
>chipped epoxy?
>
>Matt
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