OregonSteve Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Hi- I finally got to work on rebuilding the back wall on my '86 Dolphin. The back wall is the bathroom and there's plenty of rot. I've removed the siding BUT there's a lot of the luan wood layer still stuck to it. Do you know the best way to get that stuff off? Thanx OregonSteve "Never never doubt what nobody is sure about." -Willy Wonka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHouseOnWheels Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) EDIT: Just realized how old this was and looks like you may have completed the work. Any tips? I have tons of this to do as well. Someone mentioned using a sharp chisel. That seems so tedious and time consuming. I wonder if a heat gun would help loosen the adhesive? Perhaps a rough belt sander? Edited January 15, 2021 by LittleHouseOnWheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 If you own a sawsall they make a scraper blade that attaches to it. That would be the fastest way. Lay the fiberglass flat when working. Second way would be with an oscillating tool with a scraper blade or fine tooth bimetal blade. The bimetal blade will power through the old adhesive. Then finish any leftover with the scraper blade. Work slowly and take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonSteve Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) I abandoned the idea of trying to clean up the fiberglass as it took about 20 minutes just to clean a 6" x 6" area. That was using a heat gun and a putty knife. I ended up using Filon to replace the old siding. I would hesitate to use power tools as one wrong move and you could puncture/rip/tear the fiberglass. Thanx Oregon Steve "Never never doubt what nobody is sure about." -Willy Wonka Edited January 15, 2021 by OregonSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHouseOnWheels Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 9:17 AM, fred heath said: If you own a sawsall they make a scraper blade that attaches to it. That would be the fastest way. Lay the fiberglass flat when working. Second way would be with an oscillating tool with a scraper blade or fine tooth bimetal blade. The bimetal blade will power through the old adhesive. Then finish any leftover with the scraper blade. Work slowly and take your time. Good to know as I have both tools. On 1/15/2021 at 9:49 AM, OregonSteve said: I abandoned the idea of trying to clean up the fiberglass as it took about 20 minutes just to clean a 6" x 6" area. That was using a heat gun and a putty knife. I ended up using Filon to replace the old siding. I would hesitate to use power tools as one wrong move and you could puncture/rip/tear the fiberglass. Thanx Oregon Steve "Never never doubt what nobody is sure about." -Willy Wonka Gotcha. Next question would be is it really necessary to remove all of it or could you just adhere new wood to the existing adhesive and what little wood remains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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