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Re: Strip: Hatch Seal
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 6/8/2009, 8:22 pm
In Response To: Strip: Hatch Seal (Clayton Plunkrtt)

: Hey Builders,
: After a year or more I wanted to replace the seal on my hatches. When I tried
: to remove the seal it left the thin clear plastic strip that the glue is
: stuck to. I tried to use "Goof Off" without much success. I have
: also tried "Goo Gone" or something like that. I wanted to get
: this old glue strip off but maybe I can just put the new seal down on top
: of the old glue strip. If anyone has experienced this I would much
: apreciate any advice on a solvent or technique for removal that has worked
: for others.
: Thank You.
: Clayton

Yep, razor blade. The adhesive is done very much like double sided scotch tape, with a film that carries the adhesive. Have to use care to remove this before you re-apply the new gasket material.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Hatch Seal
Clayton Plunkrtt -- 6/8/2009, 2:14 pm
Re: Strip: Hatch Seal
Mike Bielski -- 6/9/2009, 12:11 pm
Re: Strip: Hatch Seal
Bill Hamm -- 6/9/2009, 8:37 pm
Re: Strip: Hatch Seal
Bill Hamm -- 6/8/2009, 8:22 pm
Re: Strip: Hatch Seal
Robert Owens -- 6/8/2009, 5:15 pm