[Healeys] Removing Hard Top Aluminium Trim

[Harold Manifold]

Thanks for all the tips. The black caulk is the original from 1960 and
unknown but it is hard and brittle. I have access to a tool similar to the
one Jean recommended and will use it in combination with WD40. I will post
an update on the success or failure.

Thanks... Harold

On Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 8:18 AM Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Harold--
>
> I assume you were not the person who applied the AL pieces and do not know
> the name of the adhesive.  However it would be helpful if you could
> determine the brand as knowing that might lead you to a specific product
> that will in some way break the bond or attack the sealant's integrity,
> etc. Perhaps a PO might have this information.
>
> In my boating days I learned the hard way to not use an *adhesive*
> sealant when there was no need for anything but a sealant.  3M makes
> superior stuff but it took me a while to learn when to use 101 and when to
> use 5200.  Luckily they also made a solvent that would break the bond
> chemically in a non-destructive manner and perhaps you can find such a
> product.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
> On Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 12:19 AM Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Harold -
>>
>> Have you tried a handheld pressure steam cleaner?  They can be pretty
>> effective for this type of thing.
>>
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/Handheld-Pressurized-Accessory-Multi-Surface-Cleaning/dp/B098HZDKXW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1R884MVQ7RNGA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Cc4vpmXyusgFg8301uTwdt9q-DvzeZGqVLY17-apnXhn4FymMXLWlTZr8YH3N4f8h8WI-jG3-WLXj_y5WUAafYHjjSBig64yUnMPTAQ-UnYUf7UJwOuigcs5zZohkDg31cls8N-W1rMZc0t2gwGISaNTYFwow-9Worh1d0UyoLTDumy1fqzziWYlhcSOSBLl1BjDy3Zb5z4PFHq4-hZzcH8QwIcqr_JFMCEoaVHFNrc.ioL6rNhgUGPzv2ihPKtJnPOjFo2SugNUATiTy9aKTok&dib_tag=se&keywords=handheld+steam+cleaner&qid=1728264719&sprefix=handheld+steam+cleaner%2Caps%2C302&sr=8-3
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 7:20 AM Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> Are there any tips or suggestions on how to remove the aluminum trim
>>> from a hard top without damaging it? All the screws are out but there is a
>>> hard black caulk still holding the trim. It doesn't seem to soften with a
>>> heat gun.
>>>
>>> Thanks... Harold
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>>>
>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys
>>> http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys
>>>
>>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>>
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys
>> http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys
>>
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>>
>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/michael.oritt@gmail.com
>>
>>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20241007/8f9b5246/attachment.htm>