Death by epoxy

[Power Wagon Family]

I am still working on my rear storage system in the back of my Jeep JKU. I have cleaned out the back, removed the two metal brackets that went to the modular storage area cover and started to sand things down to prep for some black paint. I was not sure what to do about the "expoy" Jeep laid down in the back. Between the rear factory little cubby and the back seat is a rectangle approximately 2' x 1' sprayed on top of the tub. I am figuring it is some kind of sound deadening epoxy or some thing. Its not concealing anything? So I am scraping it off! I hope thats ok LOL. What a pain in the *** it is though. But when i am done everything will be sanded, painted and then i can lay down the dynamat on the floor.

Anyone remove this stuff? Did you notice any ill effects?

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 48574]

I know the stuff you mean -- I always assumed it was seam sealer.

Perhaps try using a heat gun? It might scrape off a bit easier (no promises though!)

 

[Power Wagon Family]

Its not seam sealer but yeah that’s the stuff! It looks like some one squirted toothpaste all over, let it dry and then they painted the jeep, so its body color on top. When I chip away at it, the inside is black in color and porous like a pumus stone? Seems to be coming off ok just super hard a chisel and hammer work great and then it cracks and breaks apart!

 

[shmabs]

I have used dry ice in the past. Set it on the offending goo until the goo is super duper cold (technical), give it a wack with a hammer and it usually cracks and comes right off.

disclaimer: i have done this on much older vehicles, your "goo" might be newer and of higher quality.

Mike

 

[Deleted member 48574]

I think Goo has been fairly consistent throughout the years.

I say its worth a try.

Trust me, I'm a scientist.*







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[SulVento]

Countless ways to get it off. Some use a chisel, manual or air.

I used a non-flammable thinner, brushed it on, let it sit and it softened up quite a bit, used a chisel (with no hammer) to "scrape" it off after that.


Just some suggestions.



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