#1: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:30 pm ---- Ok, maybe the wrong forum but I didn't where else to put it.
I got a GTi spoiler today for a bargain price and there's only one thing I can't work out how to do to make it look mint so far.
It has Tigerseal on it and it's been taken off so roughly it's got old paint and primer attached to the old Tigerseal in places. That show you how well this stuff bonds.
This stuff is set rock hard on the spoiler and I need to take it off so I can fit it with new stuff to my car. There is always a solution to any form of glue no matter what it is. With Tigerseal being popular there must be some form of remover.
I'm not going to be the only one who needs help on this issue so all advice and help welcome
#2: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:33 pm ---- Probably best to cut most of it off with a knife then sand it?
#3: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:09 pm ---- Cheers Tolkien, it looks like a tough job but shows how tough Tigerseal is
#4: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:21 pm ---- Chisel?
#5: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:45 pm ---- Looks that way E5
#6: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sat May 18, 2013 3:27 pm ---- just cut it,but be careful while doing so
#7: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:33 pm ----
I've heard off all sorts of things to try and soften it. A hairdrier, petrol. T and G remover, paint thinner, nail varnish remover. Never tried any of them, and I would use any method involving solvents with caution just in case they damage the spoiler.
#8: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:45 pm ---- Cheers Macca and Timon, helpful as always guys. You would think there would be something that's designed to remove it as there's bound to be times there's residue from usage. I'll try to find out a way of contacting the manufacturer to see what they suggest and post the feedback I get
#9: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: James206.52, Location: DesboroughPosted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:28 pm ---- I know its a long shot but silicone/sealant remover?
#10: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:20 am ---- I have had to remove the stuff twice, It was a very long process with a Stanley blade, A chisel and lots of time and sore fingers. Hence the reason I got asked to do another I turned it down. Way too much effort for what I charged
I wouldn't suggest using solvents especially if you plan on painting the spoiler afterwards.
#11: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:40 am ---- Dremel
#12: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:57 am ---- Blade scraper, then wire-brush wheel attachment on a drill, then sand paper.
Only where new glue will cover it again so it won't show-up.
I doubt solvents would do sfa unless you tried paint-stripper in which case it will need masking all around.
#13: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:49 pm ---- Cheers guys.
I've set to work with the stanley knife and God this stuff is tough. I'll get a wire brush attachment this week as I need one anyway for stripping my old wheels. And yeah Dave I won't be doing this again matey
#14: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:45 pm ----
HowlingMadMurdock wrote:
Cheers guys.
I've set to work with the stanley knife and God this stuff is tough. I'll get a wire brush attachment this week as I need one anyway for stripping my old wheels. And yeah Dave I won't be doing this again matey
Mind you don't damage any non-glued part.
Might be worth masking it before doing the brush.
#15: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Tue May 21, 2013 6:06 am ---- Yeah I'll be masking it before the brush V. Whoever put the Tiger Seal on did a very clean job so it won't be too tricky using the brush but still better safe than sorry. There's a small brush attachment at B&Q for a couple of quid so I'll pick one up tomorrow and give it a go.
#16: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Tue May 21, 2013 6:08 am ---- Put up some before and after pics?
#17: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Tue May 21, 2013 7:53 am ----
HowlingMadMurdock wrote:
Yeah I'll be masking it before the brush V. Whoever put the Tiger Seal on did a very clean job so it won't be too tricky using the brush but still better safe than sorry. There's a small brush attachment at B&Q for a couple of quid so I'll pick one up tomorrow and give it a go.
OK, but I would go for one that is'not too stiff otherwise you'll gouge the surface too much.
I think you can get plastic ones as well.
#18: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:24 pm ---- Tolkien, as requested some pics. It's tough going but getting there
#19: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:37 pm ---- Yea looks like you are having fun!
#20: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:45 pm ---- Fun? It's hell mate. I refuse to be beaten by a bit of glue though
#21: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:30 pm ---- Ok, I've hit a problem here. Getting the old Tiger Seal off is hard work but coming along nicely. The only reason it's going slow is lack of time and the cordless drill battery dies very fast.
The problem is I have 2 bolt threads set into the spoiler. One is clear of Tiger Seal, one is plugged up with it. How can I get this stuff out without damaging the thread so that I can have the spoiler properly bolted as well as glued?
Any ideas guys? I've thought about drilling it out and re-tapping the threads but the metal bolt fastenings don't look very thick as it is and don't want to weaken them for obvious reasons.
#22: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:38 pm ---- You might find you can somehow 'pinch' the top part and it will come out as a bung piece.
You'll need to help it at the top by sepparating with a stanley knife.
'Won't work if it's gone too deep in the hole though as this stuff is diabolical.
'Just an idea.
#23: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:52 pm ---- Could you use the right size tap and clear the Tigerseal from the threads? Wouldn't take any metal, so the integrity of the part will be intact.
V9977 wrote:
You might find you can somehow 'pinch' the top part and it will come out as a bung piece.
You'll need to help it at the top by sepparating with a stanley knife.
'Won't work if it's gone too deep in the hole though as this stuff is diabolical.
'Just an idea.
I was thinking similar, but trying a stud removal tool instead to see if it would unscrew, so to speak.
#24: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: HowlingMadMurdock, Location: Ashington, NorthumberlandPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:03 pm ---- Yeah I get the idea V, work something into the Tiger Seal in the hole and see if it'll grip enough to unscrew it like a bolt. I could try working some nail polish remover in as it's on metal and wouldn't attack the plastic of the spoiler itself so it may well work.
Yeah Macca if push comes to shove and IF I can find out the exact size tap then carefully drill out the Tiger Seal and maybe a tap used gently will take out the residue. I guess I could soften it with solvent first too.
Cheers guys, helpfull as ever.
One day someone else will come up against an issue like this so let's hope it helps someone else
#25: Re: Tigerseal. How do I remove the old stuff? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:31 pm ---- No I meant pinch it with v. small long-nose pliers having cut it loose at the top. And/or pick it out with a suitably shaped tool like bent-head screwdriver etc. Then use tap to clear any remnants out.
I wouldn't bother with solvent at all. Try it on the stuff you've already managed to peel-off and let us know if anything happens.
Some solvents you wouldn't want even a wiff of it going near car paintwork because they can dull it through time.
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