back2denali
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Post by back2denali on Oct 15, 2018 6:24:51 GMT -8
Previous owner coated the roof vent area with what looks like, tar. I want to get this up and seal the roof vent correctly. Is there a better way than the "heat gun and scrape" method? I'm a little afraid of doing more damage to the roof.  DSCF4020 by back2denali, on Flickr |
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Post by oakback on Oct 15, 2018 7:10:05 GMT -8
I've never had to remove tar, but as far as safe scraping goes there are plastic scrapers available at auto parts stores for a few bucks. They're usually referred to as "gasket scrapers".
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Post by vikx on Oct 15, 2018 22:18:31 GMT -8
Gasoline. Be careful...
Also, the vent needs to be pulled and new putty under the flange.
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Post by kudzu on Oct 16, 2018 12:44:53 GMT -8
Saw something the other day on removing a similar coating inside a car interior. The put dry ice on it and waited a while for it to freeze. They were able to get it out in big chunks by prying it up. Might be able to take a scrapper and tape it underneath to break it loose? They were saying this was by far the easiest method they had ever tried to remove these coatings.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 17, 2018 21:43:15 GMT -8
You need a new roof...
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Post by back2denali on Oct 18, 2018 3:48:36 GMT -8
Thanks for the ideas folks. That will get me started. I'll post finished pics, if I get there.
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Post by back2denali on Oct 18, 2018 3:50:29 GMT -8
That's not going to happen. I think I can use some suggestions here and make it work with a lot of elbow grease. Like my dad would say "ain't no hill for a climber". |
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Nov 3, 2018 9:27:27 GMT -8
A metal scraper is about the only thing I can think of, someone suggested a plastic scrape but it will just break with hardened tar, good luck. Danny
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