Best way to remove 3 M 5200

[JJB]

I need to remove a outboard engine that has a plate on the transom , It was bedded in 3m 5200 . What would be the best way to do this ? Thank's for the input !

 

[OhioLowell]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

From what I've heard about the stuff I'd use a die gringer! LOL That stuff is vicious! I have a friend who works in a boat yard in Portland and he has actually had that stuff pull the gel coat off.

Best of luck, hope someone here can help!
Lowell

 

[Coors]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

3m makes a remover.

 

[klos]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

Is the entire plate bedded in 5200, just the edges, bolts. That is some tough stuff. Good luck!

 

[Mark42]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

If all else fails, try heating up the plate with a torch until you smell the 5200, then drive sideways with a big chisel and sledge to shear it off.

Theory being that heat often softens adhesives.

Good luck.

 

[wellsc1]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

Anti-Bond works wonders. Shave off most of the 5200 without digging into clear coat. Anti-Bond softens the 5200. Use a small putty knife to scrape it off. It may take a couple applications or more, but it's harmless to clear coat.

 

[60Clipper]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

Interlux 333 thinner will soften up the 5200.

 

[sasto]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

I've used Anti-Bond...works good. Used Naptha....better results. Both along with a scraper and on a 65 footer.... that's alot of work.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Best way to remove 3 M 5200

JJB...

Work all corners with a thin putty knife..then all the way around 1/2" .

Then start to work under all four corners again with dedicated putty knives ( each corner has its own putty knife ).

Take your time.. Tap .. tap one corner... tap tap another..

let the 5200 "release" on its own .. dont force it .. put pressure...and wait...then a little more..wait.. wholy cow theres alot of "...'s" in this post

IF this does not work, then take a blowtorch to it

YD.