Draper 36923 Gasket Scraper , Blue

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Depending upon the type of gasket, if it was installed with extra sealants, and how long it’s been married to another part pretty much defines the level of angst you’ll encounter. It's cool when you can use tools that work as designed, and this gasket scraper is better than any I have used, and I've been a tech for over 30 years.

According to 3M, these two-inch discs have molded, abrasive filled bristles that “strip, deburr, blend, finish, polish, clean, and remove coatings more effectively, with less pressure than wire brushes.The beveled edge of the scraper should face down toward the work surface (we’ve got pics of that below). The brass blade allows you to be a bit agressive with stubborn gaskets, but doesn't dig into aluminum gasket surfaces like razor blades or other steel scrapers. The one-piece, high-impact plastic chisels can also be used to remove stick-on weights from aluminum wheels and gaskets from aluminum surfaces, without marring.

inch offset blade that allows you to get into some tight locations, but it also allows for good pressure on the handle. Several chemicals can do just that and, while they don’t completely eliminate the struggle, they do make the process less painful. com/cutting-drilling-scraping-and-splitting-hand-tools/knives-and-multitools/p/oemtools-gasket-scraper-3-piece/1069069_0_0" on this server.A relatively long stem connected with a handle may have a curved shape for easier access to different parts. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This stuff foams up quickly and, in some cases, it can strip away the gasket or gasket residue with little or no scraping. A blade angle can also vary, while the blade itself can be manufactured from various materials such as carbon or stainless steel, brass, nylon, or even plastic. I could try and explain why I like this one better than my others but you really need to use it to appreciate it.

In most cases, it won’t remove the gasket or gasket pieces but they will often become soft enough for you to easily remove them with hand tools. Designed to Remove Gasket Residue from Steel and Aluminum Heads and Manifolds, Along with Carbon Build-Up and Even Rust.He’s authored five how-to books and written over 4,500 tech articles that have appeared in sixty different high performance automotive, motorcycle and aviation magazines worldwide. If your motorcycle or ATV is water cooled, you know how important it is to make sure you have enough coolant in your bike. com/cutting-drilling-scraping-and-splitting-hand-tools/knives-and-multitools/p/oemtools-carbon-gasket-scraper/607070_0_0" on this server. com is a product authorized by or in any way connected with any manufacturers displayed on this page.