Welcome to BoatForumz.com!
FAQFAQ      ProfileProfile    Private MessagesPrivate Messages   Log inLog in

Foam Killer?

  
   Boat US (Home) -> Boat Building RSS
Next:  XFOIL question  
Author Message
reitze

External


Since: Jul 26, 2003
Posts: 8



(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 6:52 pm
Post subject: Foam Killer?
Archived from groups: rec>boats>building (more info?)
Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk, but
it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or shovel
it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass bottom.
any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
something to try - (gasoline?)
Elliott

 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Russ B

External


Since: Jun 27, 2003
Posts: 6



(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 9:17 pm
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
I'd try acetone or laquer thinner first if it's styrofoam. I remember trying
to paint some foam once and the paint dissolved it. Urethane foam...no
ideas.
RB
<reitze.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:3F242D62.4389862E@comcast.net...
 > Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
 > I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk, but
 > it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or shovel
 > it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass bottom.
 > any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
 > something to try - (gasoline?)
 > Elliott
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->

 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Terry Spragg

External


Since: Jun 28, 2003
Posts: 24



(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 3:28 pm
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Try acetone. Be careful of the fumes.

reitze RemoveThis @comcast.net wrote:
 >
 > Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
 > I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk, but
 > it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or shovel
 > it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass bottom.
 > any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
 > something to try - (gasoline?)
 > Elliott

--
Terry K - My email address is MY PROPERTY, and is protected by
copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce it is
specifically denied for mass mailing and unrequested
solicitations. Reproduction or conveyance for any unauthorised
purpose is THEFT and PLAGIARISM. Abuse is Invasion of privacy
and harassment. Abusers may be prosecuted. -This notice footer
released to public domain. Spamspoof salad by spamchock -
SofDevCo
cbebbtm RemoveThis @hgskinviw.net<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Habbi

External


Since: Jun 22, 2003
Posts: 57



(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:43 pm
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Try Gasoline first because it is the cheapest, I know it will dissolve
polystyrene such as used in housing insulation and buoys.
<reitze.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in message news:3F242D62.4389862E@comcast.net...
 > Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
 > I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk, but
 > it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or shovel
 > it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass bottom.
 > any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
 > something to try - (gasoline?)
 > Elliott
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Andrew Butchart

External


Since: Jul 06, 2003
Posts: 28



(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:37 am
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Won't acetone eat away at the underlying fibreglass?

--
Andrew Butchart
andrewb.RemoveThis@abutchartconsulting.com
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/" target="_blank">http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/</a> - The Floating Bear

"Habbi" <habbi.RemoveThis@islandtelecom.com> wrote in message
news:IVfVa.23428$jL2.1673637@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
 > Try Gasoline first because it is the cheapest, I know it will dissolve
 > polystyrene such as used in housing insulation and buoys.
 > <reitze.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3F242D62.4389862E@comcast.net...
  > > Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
  > > I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk, but
  > > it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or shovel
  > > it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass bottom.
  > > any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
  > > something to try - (gasoline?)
  > > Elliott
  > >
 >
 >




-----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.newsfeeds.com" target="_blank">http://www.newsfeeds.com</a> - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
-----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =-----<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Glen

External


Since: Jun 25, 2003
Posts: 5



(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:37 am
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
You could try pressure washing it with high pressure water. I use to
work for a company that cleaned things. We had pumps that could squirt
water to 36,000 PSI. But in your case 3,000 psi should work.
 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
AB1

External


Since: Jul 07, 2003
Posts: 4



(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 9:38 pm
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Not if its cured!

"Andrew Butchart" <andrewb.DeleteThis@abutchartconsulting.com> wrote in message
news:3f25d01e$1_5@corp.newsgroups.com...
 > Won't acetone eat away at the underlying fibreglass?
 >
 > --
 > Andrew Butchart
 > andrewb.DeleteThis@abutchartconsulting.com
 > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/" target="_blank">http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/</a> - The Floating Bear
 >
 > "Habbi" <habbi.DeleteThis@islandtelecom.com> wrote in message
 > news:IVfVa.23428$jL2.1673637@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
  > > Try Gasoline first because it is the cheapest, I know it will dissolve
  > > polystyrene such as used in housing insulation and buoys.
  > > <reitze.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
 > news:3F242D62.4389862E@comcast.net...
   > > > Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
   > > > I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk,
but
   > > > it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or
shovel
   > > > it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass
bottom.
   > > > any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
   > > > something to try - (gasoline?)
   > > > Elliott
   > > >
  > >
  > >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
 > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.newsfeeds.com" target="_blank">http://www.newsfeeds.com</a> - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
 > -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =-----<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
megabite

External


Since: Aug 05, 2003
Posts: 21



(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 2:21 am
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Acetone will clean fiberglass nicely and remove it from objects BEFORE it is
cured. I've used alot of it in my lifetime for cleaning fiberglass transoms.
No problem. Evaporates kinda quick though.
"Andrew Butchart" <andrewb.DeleteThis@abutchartconsulting.com> wrote in message
news:3f25d01e$1_5@corp.newsgroups.com...
 > Won't acetone eat away at the underlying fibreglass?
 >
 > --
 > Andrew Butchart
 > andrewb.DeleteThis@abutchartconsulting.com
 > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/" target="_blank">http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/</a> - The Floating Bear
 >
 > "Habbi" <habbi.DeleteThis@islandtelecom.com> wrote in message
 > news:IVfVa.23428$jL2.1673637@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
  > > Try Gasoline first because it is the cheapest, I know it will dissolve
  > > polystyrene such as used in housing insulation and buoys.
  > > <reitze.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
 > news:3F242D62.4389862E@comcast.net...
   > > > Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
   > > > I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk,
but
   > > > it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or
shovel
   > > > it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass
bottom.
   > > > any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
   > > > something to try - (gasoline?)
   > > > Elliott
   > > >
  > >
  > >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
 > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.newsfeeds.com" target="_blank">http://www.newsfeeds.com</a> - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
 > -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =-----<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
reitze

External


Since: Jul 26, 2003
Posts: 8



(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 3:29 am
Post subject: Re: Foam Killer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Well after shoveling the weakest spots I'm now thinking I should poke a few
holes with some steal-rods (extra-thick welding rods I have), and then worry
about filling with new foam. Wow foam aint cheep - anyone know of a cheap
high-volume foam? Until I come up with a high volume foam I think I've lifted
enough of what's already there.
Elliott

megabite wrote:

 > Acetone will clean fiberglass nicely and remove it from objects BEFORE it is
 > cured. I've used alot of it in my lifetime for cleaning fiberglass transoms.
 > No problem. Evaporates kinda quick though.
 > "Andrew Butchart" <andrewb.DeleteThis@abutchartconsulting.com> wrote in message
 > news:3f25d01e$1_5@corp.newsgroups.com...
  > > Won't acetone eat away at the underlying fibreglass?
  > >
  > > --
  > > Andrew Butchart
  > > andrewb.DeleteThis@abutchartconsulting.com
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/" target="_blank">http://www.abutchartconsulting.com/sailing/</a> - The Floating Bear
  > >
  > > "Habbi" <habbi.DeleteThis@islandtelecom.com> wrote in message
  > > news:IVfVa.23428$jL2.1673637@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
   > > > Try Gasoline first because it is the cheapest, I know it will dissolve
   > > > polystyrene such as used in housing insulation and buoys.
   > > > <reitze.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
  > > news:3F242D62.4389862E@comcast.net...
   > > > > Anyone know a way to disolve/destroy old wet foam?
   > > > > I started using a shovel to remove it and that did OK for the bulk,
 > but
   > > > > it would be nice to figure a way to disolve the rest and wash or
 > shovel
   > > > > it out. Of coarse I'd like to do it w/o hurting the fiberglass
 > bottom.
   > > > > any ideas? I can experiment on chunks I've shoveled if there's
   > > > > something to try - (gasoline?)
   > > > > Elliott
   > > > >
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.newsfeeds.com" target="_blank">http://www.newsfeeds.com</a> - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
  > > -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =-----<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Foam Killer? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Display posts from previous:   
Related Topics:
To foam, or not to foam... - Ive been doing some searching on the site about the use of floation foam for boats and after a while I got the feeling adding this stuff might be more trouble than it's worth. This seems esp. true when the costs of some of these foam products are..

Foam? Styrofoam? - Looking for foam... Great Stuff is OK but doesn't go far. Anyone know of a low-cost high-volume foam? A friend mentioned "2-part styrofoam" and said it was used in packing boxes (shipping ups, etc). Want to fill canoe and a 21' boat for floatat...

Stylite Foam - Anybody Used This? - I'm interested in this foam board called Stylite, possibly for use in GRP. It was apparently designed for displays/presentations/trade show kinda stuff but: it claims to be waterproof, fire retardant, rigid and dense enough to work with a router, and a..

foam core - I'd like to build a 4x10 fiberglass on foam core panel. Medium to light duty cover for a center well. I plan to sit/row on top of it and use it as a roof for a canvas cabin. Can I use the blue or pink closed cell foam from home depot or do I need..

Foam kayak - Has anyone here ever built an kayak or canoe from polystyrene coated with cloth and Epoxy? I'm in the process now and find that even one layer of cloth and epoxy are quite strong. Where the cockpit area is I have used 1/8" plywood as the surroun...
   Boat US (Home) -> Boat Building All times are: Pacific Time (US & Canada) (change)
Page 1 of 1

 
 You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



[ Contact us | Terms of Service/Privacy Policy ]