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06-10-2020, 02:06 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London
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Removing glued switches
Hello
Trying to remove foot switch which has been glued on to the boat. This was done by the previous owner, so no idea what was used. Foot switch is for the anchor. Removed all screws and tried with all sharp objects but no luck. Saw online a product called marine formula by debond, but this is not available in UK.
Any suggestions please.
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06-10-2020, 02:11 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Try spraying with debond to soften the adhesive.
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1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
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06-10-2020, 02:23 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London
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Thank you for your reply.
Debond is not available in United Kingdom. Checked everywhere, online and in stores, ebay, Amazon etc
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06-10-2020, 03:23 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stitches
Thank you for your reply.
Debond is not available in United Kingdom. Checked everywhere, online and in stores, ebay, Amazon etc
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Well we’re just across the pond, jump in the boat and head over. 
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06-10-2020, 03:25 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London
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Would love too.
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06-10-2020, 03:26 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London
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Would love too.
Thanks for the invite.
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06-10-2020, 06:57 PM
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Lieutenant
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Austin, TX
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Do they have Goo Gone over there? Have used it to take off registration stickers.
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06-10-2020, 07:04 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London
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I have and tried it on decals but I guess it's not strong enough.
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06-10-2020, 08:14 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stitches
I have and tried it on decals but I guess it's not strong enough.
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Try some acetone.
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06-10-2020, 08:18 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London
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Will do.
Thanks
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06-11-2020, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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I suspect they might have used 3m 5200, which is 'permanent', though I have successfully removed it with patience. Use heat, a razor blade and a 2" putty knife.
score underneath with the razor, then heat, then work the putty knife in and around. you're going to make fractions of a mm progress at a time. It will take patience and time. Muscle it too hard or too fast and you might remove gelcoat.
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06-11-2020, 02:30 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London
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Thanks for the advise.
Just ordered debond marine formula from USA. Should receive it in about 10 days
Hope it works.
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