Remove steering console

zubol · 08 December 2010, 19:11

Hello,

Could you please advice me how to remove\unglue steering console on my RIB? It has been sticked by "Stick like SH*T".

Thanks.

Downhilldai · 08 December 2010, 19:58

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Originally Posted by zubol

Hello,

Could you please advice me how to remove\unglue steering console on my RIB? It has been sticked by "Stick like SH*T".

Thanks.

Have you removed the screws?

zubol · 08 December 2010, 20:01

sure

I tried to move it up, but no chance...
Is any trick for Stick Like SH*T?

Downhilldai · 08 December 2010, 20:22

Get some wedges from 0-15mm(ish) and gently tap them under the flange of the console, into the joint, at around 150-300mm centres. Only tap them in a small amount at a time and lift the console uniformly by applying the pressure equally to all the wedges, rather than working from one end or side. As the console lifts from the deck, you should be able to get a blade in between the flange and deck to slice through the sealant.

zubol · 08 December 2010, 20:26

will try tomorrow and let you know. Thanks for advice

chewy · 08 December 2010, 21:40

I wacked some decent surf fairly hard and mine came off.

jyasaki · 09 December 2010, 15:45

If it's glued on using something like sikaflex or similar, a piece of piano wire with wooden handles may help once you can get it through one section. Assuming you can get an arm on either side, that is.

jky