| How to Remove SMC Rooftop Bond from the Aaluminum Roof [message #359099] |
Tue, 29 September 2020 19:53  |
Tom Katzenberger
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First off, I want to thank all those who have provided their technological support and have help me on my journey to rebuild my 1977 Birchaven.
My next question is, how does one separate the bond between the SMC roof top from the aluminum rooftop? The fastners have been removed but the bond to the aluminum is very strong. I don't want to damage the aluminum roof.
Thanks in advance (Again),
Tom
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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| Re: How to Remove SMC Rooftop Bond from the Aaluminum Roof [message #359101 is a reply to message #359099] |
Tue, 29 September 2020 20:01  |
6cuda6
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I think your going to have to get a razor knife [OLFA type] in between the SMC/the aluminum and slowly slice the bonding agent while carefully lifting up on the panel as you cut. I can't think of any other way but i'm no expert at this coach like some of the others guys are. [Hal comes to mind when i think major skinning of a coach]
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
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| Re: How to Remove SMC Rooftop Bond from the Aaluminum Roof [message #359102 is a reply to message #359099] |
Tue, 29 September 2020 20:32 |
davidlive
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Heat, Use a heat gun, or if your risky a propane torch just don't let the smc catch on fire
David
78 Royal #749
74 #136
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car, understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and torque is how far you take the wall with you when you hit it.
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| Re: How to Remove SMC Rooftop Bond from the Aaluminum Roof [message #359103 is a reply to message #359102] |
Tue, 29 September 2020 20:49 |
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Tom,
Oscillating tool with a metal cutting blade that is bent into a shallow curve. A bent scraper blade in the oscillating tool would probably also work, but I've never done that.
Richard
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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| Re: How to Remove SMC Rooftop Bond from the Aaluminum Roof [message #359112 is a reply to message #359103] |
Wed, 30 September 2020 16:25 |
Tom Katzenberger
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Guys,
Thanks again so much. I will employ all three techniques.
Take care,
Tom
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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