M msomso Member Sep 17, 2001 38 0 Dec 14, 2002 #1 How should I remove old stuck base gaskets without scratching aluminum?
L LJW Member Dec 3, 2001 77 0 Dec 14, 2002 #2 Auto parts store will sell you some spray-on gasket remover. A friend of mine swears by spray-on oven cleaner for the same use.
Auto parts store will sell you some spray-on gasket remover. A friend of mine swears by spray-on oven cleaner for the same use.
D DEANSFASTWAY LIFETIME SPONSOR May 16, 2002 1,192 0 Dec 14, 2002 #3 Very slowly and carefully with a razor blade .Stay away from the wizzy wheels as they distort soft metals.Then you get leaks.
Very slowly and carefully with a razor blade .Stay away from the wizzy wheels as they distort soft metals.Then you get leaks.
R Rcannon ~SPONSOR~ Nov 17, 2001 1,886 0 Dec 14, 2002 #4 I used some paint remover one night when it was so cold the gasket remover would not spray out of the can. It was excellent and easy to apply with a small paint brush.
I used some paint remover one night when it was so cold the gasket remover would not spray out of the can. It was excellent and easy to apply with a small paint brush.
P Peer Lovell Member Nov 25, 1999 600 0 Dec 14, 2002 #5 Any kind of solvent will work o.k. However, use a plastic scraper or 1/2 a credit card. One slip with a razor and you are done!
Any kind of solvent will work o.k. However, use a plastic scraper or 1/2 a credit card. One slip with a razor and you are done!
J jmics19067 LIFETIME SPONSOR Jan 22, 2002 2,097 0 Dec 15, 2002 #6 I use a paint stick and paint stripper to get the really stuck ones off
darringer LIFETIME SPONSOR Dec 2, 2001 1,029 0 Dec 15, 2002 #7 If you don't have gasket remover, you can use a plastic scraper. You can scrape to your heart's content and never hurt the soft aluminum. ;)
If you don't have gasket remover, you can use a plastic scraper. You can scrape to your heart's content and never hurt the soft aluminum. ;)
WFO Member Dec 27, 1999 84 0 Dec 16, 2002 #8 "A friend of mine swears by spray-on oven cleaner for the same use. " Oven cleaner will attack the aluminum. Use with caution.
"A friend of mine swears by spray-on oven cleaner for the same use. " Oven cleaner will attack the aluminum. Use with caution.