Removing hypalon patch from tube

redthunder · 27 February 2014, 11:37

I have just removed a patch on the now of my rib. It's has left a bit of patch underneath on. Any ideas on how to remove the black stuff in the pic

nugent · 27 February 2014, 11:56

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Originally Posted by redthunder

I have just removed a patch on the now of my rib. It's has left a bit of patch underneath on. Any ideas on how to remove the black stuff in the pic

Soften it up with isopropanol and enjoy rubbing it off its. Patience test

ribraff · 27 February 2014, 12:24

If you are steady of hand you can use a 36 grit sanding disc on a mini grinder for very quick removal, you will need to be very very careful though.

redthunder · 27 February 2014, 13:45

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Originally Posted by nugent

Soften it up with isopropanol and enjoy rubbing it off its. Patience test

Sounds good. What do I rub it off with?

redthunder · 27 February 2014, 13:46

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Originally Posted by ribraff

If you are steady of hand you can use a 36 grit sanding disc on a mini grinder for very quick removal, you will need to be very very careful though.

Did have a go at this but its too easy to damage the tube. Thanks anyway

Christopher · 27 February 2014, 14:19

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Originally Posted by redthunder

Did have a go at this but its too easy to damage the tube. Thanks anyway

If you use one of these on a drill it should remove the majority. Wipe over with thinners first to soften any glue and then use the brush. Will not damage the tube, although if the fabric was sanded initially you will be left with a dull surface.

Excess Glue removal brush HEN002115 - Henshaw Inflatables Ltd

redthunder · 28 February 2014, 08:13

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Originally Posted by Christopher

If you use one of these on a drill it should remove the majority. Wipe over with thinners first to soften any glue and then use the brush. Will not damage the tube, although if the fabric was sanded initially you will be left with a dull surface. Excess Glue removal brush HEN002115 - Henshaw Inflatables Ltd

Great ordered I will let you now how I get on!!

redthunder · 14 March 2014, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Christopher

If you use one of these on a drill it should remove the majority. Wipe over with thinners first to soften any glue and then use the brush. Will not damage the tube, although if the fabric was sanded initially you will be left with a dull surface. Excess Glue removal brush HEN002115 - Henshaw Inflatables Ltd

Used the brush today. Cleaned off all the glue in half an hour. Great bit of kit and no damage to the tubes. Wow v pleased, thanks for the advice.