I'm trying to redo the galley counter top in my renegade. A couple days ago I prematurely tore out the old formica and now need to put in a new laminate. (I have since discovered that I probably would have been better off putting a new layer on top, but whats done is done.)
So its all out, but the old goo, which I would imagine is contact cement, is still in place and I am having a hard time getting it off. I have tried laquer thinner, MEK, Acetone and heat and none of them seem to break this stuff down very successfully.
Thanks for any advice.
Forrest
Removing Contact Cement (Maybe?)
Re: Removing Contact Cement (Maybe?)
Do you have access to a tool like the Fein Multimaster? If so, the rigid scraper blade might do the trick.
Rachel
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Re: Removing Contact Cement (Maybe?)
I've used Clean Strip adhesive remover, it's a mess and you have to wash it off thoroughly.
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Re: Removing Contact Cement (Maybe?)
I can't see anything, so my thoughts are given with assumptions, but I probably wouldn't even try removing the old contact adhesive. The stuff sticks very well to itself. As a matter of fact, I use 2 coats on the core and laminate for new installation, letting it dry between coats. So applying new over old isn't an issue.
Dave Finnegan
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Re: Removing Contact Cement (Maybe?)
Well Dave, you certainly gave me the answer I wanted!
I thought that might be the case, but wasn't sure.
Thanks
I thought that might be the case, but wasn't sure.
Thanks