adam5809 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 as above what methods do you use for removing stuck on gaskets? or does it just come down to carefully scraping with a sharp stanley balde as i am doing at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Paint scraper, gasket scraper, stanley blade, on alloy. Wire brush in a drill for steel. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 you can get a handy holder that turns a stanley blade into a scraper. I find it useful especially when i don't have any sharp scraper blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 These Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 CRC has a product in a spray can, used to be called "Gasket Stripper" here before it got a Swedish name. It's really good in dissolving various types of gaskets making them easier to scrape off. And it's a good paint stripper as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I use a scraper made from a broken hacksaw blade. Grind the teeth off and grind the end square. Grind a chisel edge on the square end. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ^^^ Yes, what steve said. They are superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 you cab buy razor blades from most bodywork places, they are superb for getting gaskets or stickers etc off, I also use preparation wheels as they remove gasket really fast but don't touch the metal, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I also use preparation wheels as they remove gasket really fast but don't touch the metal, Ditto that ^^^^ You can also get gasket removal wheels for die grinders. Danger with using a blade is that you score the gasket mating surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I use a stanley blade. One of these handles is useful to hold it: http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/images/u...ey-0-28-590.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m&mv80 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 nitromors paint stripper works on most gaskets, then just scrape off easily saving on elbow grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handy_Andy Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 These Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychoS Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Ditto Get a set of Facom gasket scrapers. They are made for the purpose. They remove the gasket without scratching the surface and they are shaped so you grip and hold them in ways that allows you to use force without developing muscle cramps and the like after prolonged used. They are not cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy511 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 stanley blade and scotch bright. then grease the new gasket, itll come off alot easier next time and seal better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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