Girdle sealant
10-21-2013, 01:55 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
OK, before I'm tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail, I did a google search on Roloc and have found that I had indeed used a term for a form of metal axe. My bad bad bad! So I'm back to really not having a trade name for the product I use but it is like Scotchbrite and I would estimate very broadly to leave about the same finish as 600 grit sandpaper. I see that Roloc is about like 40 grit. Yes, not the tool for the job.
Image of what I use.
I use this on a lot of aluminum parts and to me, it leaves a very nice finish.
Regarding the use of the finger method, I am suitably chastened and will only bring a roller to the job from here on.
Regarding razor blades, beyond the fact that I severed the tendon to my thumb with one when I was 16 and almost lost the use of that hand, I think they can and will produce a scratch on the sealing surface unless handled with care and skill. Many of us only perform this procedure once in a while so the skill part can be lacking, even with the desire to be careful.
Agree that Locktite, like beer, should not be allowed to get out of date.
Image of what I use.
I use this on a lot of aluminum parts and to me, it leaves a very nice finish.
Regarding the use of the finger method, I am suitably chastened and will only bring a roller to the job from here on.
Regarding razor blades, beyond the fact that I severed the tendon to my thumb with one when I was 16 and almost lost the use of that hand, I think they can and will produce a scratch on the sealing surface unless handled with care and skill. Many of us only perform this procedure once in a while so the skill part can be lacking, even with the desire to be careful.
Agree that Locktite, like beer, should not be allowed to get out of date.
10-21-2013, 02:02 PM
#32
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