Gasket remover

[redlig]

I need to remover the remains of a clutch cover gasket on my little Honda trailie but as it's a while since I did any of this I was wondering if there was an 'new' proven products that will make the job easier and not remove the exterior finish. . i always used to use a modified wood chisel but always managed to mark the faces . Any recommendations please.

 

[Robotstar5]

I've had good results using single sided razor blades.

 

[MattF]

I use a length of copper tube with the end flattened, on surfaces I don't want to mark/scratch.

 

[8ob]

The loctite spray on gear is supposed to work, I haven't had any luck with it but that might have been me being a tad impatient.

Bob

 

[qwakers]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carbide-Scraper-Surfaces-Universal-Removing/dp/B09YHLD8P7

 

[Ubique]

Loctite 7200, not great on paintwork but will remove most gasket material in conjunction with a Silverline filament brush (red is coarse, blue is less coarse)

Used on cylinder heads, blocks etc. no damage or scoring of the faces.

 

[Blue Chips]

I use a length of copper tube with the end flattened, on surfaces I don't want to mark/scratch.

Copper is a good idea for scraping steel or iron, but copper can be harder than aluminium. I have a couple of old bronze chisels and an old 4-inch wide bronze slick (no, not bronze age...not that old ) that are nice for cleaning up flat steel or iron surfaces without gouging them. However, bronze can also scratch aluminium, so keep that in mind. I've used them to remove cylinder head gasket residue, among other things. A quick edge touch-up before each scraping job helps. As to some kind of solvent for softening the gasket, it all depends on the gasket material and what kind of cement, if any, was used, so I don't have any specific suggestions, although I've used Permatex gasket remover with some success. I'm not sure how it compares with Loctite 7200.

 

[Morrisman]

I've had good results using single sided razor blades.

Stanley knife blade works for me.

 

[Robotstar5]

Stanley knife blade works for me.

I've tried those with and without a holder but found they are that stiff they can dig in where the razor blade is much thinner and flexible.

 

[James1979]

This is what I use. Most days in fact. You can replace the blade with a single sided razor.

Sealey AK8652 Razor Scraper With Comfort Grip Display Box Of 12

Tough polypropylene construction with protective safety cap. Ergonomic grip for comfort and control. Suitable for removing labels, decals and paint...

www.powertoolsdirect.com

Then a roloc bristle disc to clean it back properly. Kim had the one I use on her channel. Like a green brush.

 

[Robotstar5]

This is what I use. Most days in fact. You can replace the blade with a single sided razor.

Sealey AK8652 Razor Scraper With Comfort Grip Display Box Of 12

Tough polypropylene construction with protective safety cap. Ergonomic grip for comfort and control. Suitable for removing labels, decals and paint...

www.powertoolsdirect.com

Then a roloc bristle disc to clean it back properly. Kim had the one I use on her channel. Like a green brush.

I've got the Stanley version

 

[500e]

A Stanley scraper handle with good blades hold it at the angle where the end of the handle is at the same level as the blade, must use good blades

 

[Ubique]

I've just got the free one that came with a pack of 100 single-sided blades for £4.99 in 2016.... still on the same holder and blades, only got 51 to go!

I do have a diamond honing stick I use them on though....

 

[redlig]

Thanks for all the advice and recommendations . gave the Stanley blade a go ,as I had a new pack available , and it worked a treat far better than the wood chisel.

 

[mtt.tr]

Loctite 7200, not great on paintwork but will remove most gasket material in conjunction with a Silverline filament brush (red is coarse, blue is less coarse)

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Used on cylinder heads, blocks etc. no damage or scoring of the faces.

Wouldn't feel happy using that on motorcycle cases.

 

[Morrisman]

I've tried those with and without a holder but found they are that stiff they can dig in where the razor blade is much thinner and flexible.

I use the blade like a spoke shave, and laid down almost flat to the surface, works quite well.

 

[colnerov]

I use Ceramic hob scrapers, they use thin replaceable blades with a slightly radiused end to the cutting edge so they don't dig in to the surface.

 

[Erie Fred]

There's those plastic finger potato scrubber looking things, go on a drill or air motor.
Different colors have different grits embedded in the plastic fingers.

 

[Keithmac]

I use razor blades, normally just the blade with no handle.

I have a set of scrapers as well but 90% of the time it's just the blades.

 

[8ob]

These pneumatic gasket scrapers are good, especially on that graphite type gasket gear that goes concrete hard. I have messed with the angle on the blade and its about where it needs to be so as to not dig into the surface.

Bob