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Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Audun Lange
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Date: May 03, 2021 04:22AM
By a mistake there has been left small spots of epoxy on the blank. The stains are ultra thin and applied by indirect exposure.
Is there a good way to remove such stains, wth heat or perhaps sanding? It is a surf-rod blank, and is matte charcoal (RS SU1264F). If sanding is an option, what grade? - Occasional amateur rod wrapper - Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Ross Pearson
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Date: May 03, 2021 08:26AM
A little heat from an embossing gun, candle, or lighter for a very few seconds to the spots while moving the blank to avoid heat build up will loosen the bond allowing removal by rubbing with a paper towel or cloth. Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: May 03, 2021 09:38AM
DO NOT SAND - even 2500 grit will make it worse.
If the DNA doesn't work - try Acetone - but lightly. Best it you do it sooner than later after finishing. Herb Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Todd Andrizzi
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Date: May 03, 2021 11:47AM
I have used a heat gun on low and only a few seconds and don't hold the gun too close to the area. After warming up the area with the gun I use a wash cloth that is textured and rub the area like polishing. In my experience, the finish has rubbed off like semi wet glue. NOT TOO MUCH HEAT. Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: May 03, 2021 12:17PM
Copy Todd's comment.
Also - DO NOT USE TOO MUCH HEAT. Use just enough heat to soften the epoxy enough to remove it without removing anything else Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Michael Sutheimer
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Date: May 03, 2021 02:37PM
I have had good luck with using a pencil eraser. Seems like to creates a pit of heat and is slightly abrasive. Rub the spot then wipe the eraser residue off with DNA. Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Audun Lange
(---.92-221-195.customer.lyse.net)
Date: May 03, 2021 03:35PM
I took the apporach of trying the least drastic method first - the eraser.
It actually works! By using the eraser intensively, the stains do really disappear. This seems to generate just as much heat as needed. A big thanks to you all, for providing good advices! This forum is the best place for seeking advice from fellow rod builders. - Occasional amateur rod wrapper - Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
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Date: May 03, 2021 08:51PM
Michael, excellent tip! I've never heard this. Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Michael Sutheimer
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Date: May 03, 2021 09:25PM
Just a note to this technique. I have always done it within about 48 hours of finishing. Don't know how well it may work on well cured finish. Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Audun Lange
(---.92-221-195.customer.lyse.net)
Date: May 04, 2021 02:40AM
In my case, the epoxy finish was like 3 or 4 days old and well cured.
The layer was very thin, which must have been an important factor. Re: Removing epoxy stains from a blank
Posted by:
Todd Andrizzi
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Date: May 04, 2021 07:47AM
The eraser is a great tip! Most likely a lot safer than the heat. Hopefully I won't need to try it. I hate mistakes. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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