Seam sealer removal - Drifting forum

THICK SOUP · 27-06-2008, 22:56

Just wondering how you guys are getting the seam sealer out so you can seam weld the chassis.

I've done a search but did'nt find anything on what people are using, just referances to grinding/wire brushing or burning it out.

Does the grinding/wire brushing get it clean enough for a good weld?

What sort of gas tourch do you use for burning it out?

Sweeps · 27-06-2008, 23:08

I used wire wheels, takes a lot of time though and a lot of wheels, does the job but not perfect.

RED · 28-06-2008, 00:32

I used a wire brush/grinder/chisel/small malnourished orphan to get all the seam sealer out. It took a while but it worked!

gaz_moose · 28-06-2008, 10:48

wire wheel although you can get wire wheels that have some resin type shit on em so that the bristles dont fly off we used to call em 'muel skinners' then burn the remaining bits out.
dont forget to constantly remind yourself 'this is fun right?'

THICK SOUP · 28-06-2008, 13:30

So wire wheel seams to be the way to go, thats good I've got a butt load in my tool box at work.

Thanks for the replys

27-06-2008, 22:56	#1 (permalink)
THICK SOUP REDNECK RACING Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gospit, Hants Posts: 339	Seam sealer removal Just wondering how you guys are getting the seam sealer out so you can seam weld the chassis. I've done a search but did'nt find anything on what people are using, just referances to grinding/wire brushing or burning it out. Does the grinding/wire brushing get it clean enough for a good weld? What sort of gas tourch do you use for burning it out?

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27-06-2008, 23:08	#2 (permalink)
Sweeps dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,087	I used wire wheels, takes a lot of time though and a lot of wheels, does the job but not perfect.

28-06-2008, 00:32	#3 (permalink)
RED tail slider Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 143	I used a wire brush/grinder/chisel/small malnourished orphan to get all the seam sealer out. It took a while but it worked!

28-06-2008, 10:48	#4 (permalink)
gaz_moose buy my car Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: under your bed Posts: 3,042	wire wheel although you can get wire wheels that have some resin type shit on em so that the bristles dont fly off we used to call em 'muel skinners' then burn the remaining bits out. dont forget to constantly remind yourself 'this is fun right?'

28-06-2008, 13:30	#5 (permalink)
THICK SOUP REDNECK RACING Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gospit, Hants Posts: 339	So wire wheel seams to be the way to go, thats good I've got a butt load in my tool box at work. Thanks for the replys