Editing Removing undercoating

Various tools and techniques for removing undercoating from the bottom of a car.

==Miscellaneous tips==
*A [[Automobile body and frame rotisserie|rotisserie]] can be very helpful. Removing undercoat while sitting on a stool is much easier than crawling under a vehicle.
*Wear safety glasses.
*Work over a plastic sheet. Hot undercoating can screw up a concrete floor.

==Removal methods==
Remove chunks first, then use solvent for the remainder.

===Using heat===
Heat gun, or propane torch. Apply carefully, only a small amount of heat should be necessary.

===Mechanical removal===
*Putty knives of various sizes.
*Needlegun scaler. It may leave pock marks on the metal, and works best on rock-hard undercoating.
*Steel wire brush on a grinder.
*Drill-mounted brushes.
*Hit it lightly with a hammer or air hammer. Try using a wood chisel.


===Solvents===
Try placing pieces of undercoating in different solvents, to see which one works best. Some that have been suggested:

*Lacquer thinner.
*Kerosene.
*Diesel fuel.
*PB Blaster.
*Mineral spirits.
*Oven cleaner.
*Floor adhesive stripper, the kind used to remove mastic.
*[http://www.eastwood.com/under-gone-undercoating-remover-aerosol-17-oz-net.html Eastwood "Under Gone" undercoating remover].
*[http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=102&prodid=209 Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Remover]. [http://www.wmbarr.com/ProductFiles/GJBP00203%20C0673.pdf Label], [http://www.wmbarr.com/ProductFiles/4015.23E.pdf MSDS]. Also available in aerosol.

==References==
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/45-year-old-undercoat-removal-help-173785.html
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needle_scaler
*http://www.moparchat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93119
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/crud-removal-174.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/how-remove-undercoating-80590.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/removing-rubber-undercoating-52843.html
*http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/car-restoration/8094-dry-ice-blasting-remove-undercoating.html

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