Tips on removing JB Weld

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  • ms71171
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 119

    #1

    Tips on removing JB Weld

    I have a Toysport Triton and need to remove some of the old JB Weld from the inside bottom of the hull. I could use my dremel tool, but I'm afraid I may puncture the hull.

    Just wondering if there are any tips out there. Thanks in advance!
    32" Toysport Triton, stepped hull, no flood chamber, 1515 1.5y NEU 1500kv motor, 180a Turnigy SC - running 6S, Aquacraft SV27 - currently running UL1 motor on 4S. Boat has seen 59mph running Feigao 11XL on 6S, 17" Velocity Minicat
  • Jesse J
    scale FE enthusiast
    • Aug 2008
    • 7241

    #2
    maybe a chisel rocking back and forth? dats tuff stuff, unless it was the crumbly kind.
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    • m4a1usr
      Fast Electric Addict
      • Nov 2009
      • 2032

      #3
      Got a heat shrink gun? You can soften the JB weld with some heat and it will come out plyable. Just dont heat the hull too much. If its ABS dont even try it! But if its FG it can be done methodicly, carefully.

      John
      Change is the one Constant

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      • FE Wannabe
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2007
        • 626

        #4
        I second the heating idea.

        For small areas I use a soldering iron in close proximity to the epoxy/resin/glue/JB Weld without touching it and let it get warm. By using a soldering iron you just concentrate the heat where you need it.
        Like John says be careful with the heat, you don't want to warp anything.
        Brad
        SoCal Fast Electrics|H&M Drifter S-CC1512/4S/T180A|Aeromarine Scorpion 32"- UL-1/4S/HM200A|Insane 34- CC1515 1Y/4S2P/T180A|BK Bandit S-CC1515 1Y/4S2P/T180A|Insane FE30 UL-1/4S/ETTI 150

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        • JMSCARD
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Mar 2010
          • 3444

          #5
          I third the heat gun idea... it will definately do the trick on that jb weld too... it is the crumbly kind....lol.... anyway heat it up and use the chisel to get it all.... its a toysport hull too so its plenty thick... but I in fact made a pinhole in that hull doing the same thing you are doing..... I slipped with a xacto though...

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          • Chilli
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Jan 2008
            • 3067

            #6
            If you do decide to do a little grinding with the Dremel, wear a mask. That dust is NASTY!
            Mike Chirillo
            www.capitolrcmodelboats.com

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            • Insaniac
              Senior Member
              • Jul 2010
              • 425

              #7
              Heat...
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