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Removing plastic laminate - cme4dk - 04-22-2018
I have two patio doors with white plastic laminate on the outside, which has been coming loose due to the weather. I already removed some of the sheets and reattached with contact cement about three years ago, but most of the panels are now loose again. I want to remove them and prime and paint them white. I had no trouble removing the first white plastic panel but I am having a hard time removing the adhesive before priming. I used mineral spirits with a putty knife but that is slow and does not remove all of the adhesive. I used a heat gun with a putty knife and got more of the adhesive off.
Is there an easier way to do this? And can I leave some adhesive on the wood if I prime before I paint?
Jay
RE: Removing plastic laminate - Kreuzie - 04-22-2018
Lacquer thinner should do it. Soak a rag in thinner and lay it on the adhesive for a few minutes, scrape with a putty knife and repeat as needed. Let dry and lightly sand before priming.
RE: Removing plastic laminate - Cooler - 04-23-2018
Some adhesives are heat activated. You can try using a heat gun or a household iron to heat it up and see if it comes loose.
RE: Removing plastic laminate - woodhead - 04-27-2018
Could go on fire if you get it too hot or use a torch to heat it! Do it outside.
Al
RE: Removing plastic laminate - Cooler - 04-27-2018
The heat gun could char the wood, but a household iron is probably slower, but safe.