JonC Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I’ve bought a bow roller to replace the crappy one that I fitted a couple of years ago. When I fitted it I put a bed of sink beneath it, obviously not anticipating having to remove it so soon. What’s the best trick to help ease the old one off without taking the gel coat off? Would a bit of heat on it help ? Any ideas please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 @JonC do you have a multi tool? Something like a Fein? They have a blade designed for taking up glued down floor tiles. That would do the trick once the roller bolts are out and you could prize a mm or tu to get the blade under. Then just go round a bit at a time giving east pressure with a flat blade driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/fein-amm-500-plus-top-select-as-18v-body-only-kit-inc-31x-accessories-in-carry-case?gclid=CjwKCAiAmuKbBhA2EiwAxQnt7_KqZfcIhTjdgzyG_RyuJ4Jnck30JvMvrJtMLGbMJAQZPJyf85WU3RoC7HEQAvD_BwE Obvs cheaper are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Thanks @Saintly Fish, I do have a multi tool, I will have a look to see if I can find a longer blade. The bottom of the roller sits in a channel in the mould so I only limited access Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 32 minutes ago, JonC said: Thanks @Saintly Fish, I do have a multi tool, I will have a look to see if I can find a longer blade. The bottom of the roller sits in a channel in the mould so I only limited access Don't use a cutting blade though. If you do, blunt it off first otherwise if you get the angle a bit wrong you'll cut into the Grp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Don't use a cutting blade though. If you do, blunt it off first otherwise if you get the angle a bit wrong you'll cut into the Grp. But I'm sure yOu knew that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 My bow looks like this, not my boat but the same set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just now, JonC said: My bow looks like this, not my boat but the same set up. Yeah yore fucked then !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 How about start it off with the multi tool, and when you reach the full blade length, use a 2" scraper and hammer (tap) it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 35 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Yeah yore fucked then !! I thought that, which is why I asked if heat would soften it up, I’m thinking blow torch on the old roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 19 minutes ago, JonC said: I thought that, which is why I asked if heat would soften it up, I’m thinking blow torch on the old roller Really what you should have done is just sikaflexed the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I removed seat pillars on my old Warrior 195. They had a circular base around 250mm across. I used blades to get started then prized chisels and flat screw drivers under as best I could. Yanked it and promptly remover the gel coat along with the seats. Didn't really matter as seats were going back in the same place. If I were to do it again I would start exactly as I did previously but then move onto to longer blades. If none were available, you could always sharpen a hacksaw blade (they make brilliant knifes) They do hacksaw blade holders which would make life easier JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, Maverick said: I removed seat pillars on my old Warrior 195. They had a circular base around 250mm across. I used blades to get started then prized chisels and flat screw drivers under as best I could. Yanked it and promptly remover the gel coat along with the seats. Didn't really matter as seats were going back in the same place. If I were to do it again I would start exactly as I did previously but then move onto to longer blades. If none were available, you could always sharpen a hacksaw blade (they make brilliant knifes) They do hacksaw blade holders which would make life easier Oh hello!! Did you manage to get out today in the window?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy135 Posted November 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2022 How about some mono, or maybe even braid? Slide it under the roller and use it like a cheese wire to cut through the sikaflex. Wear thick gloves if using braid. Saintly Fish, Maverick, JonC and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Cheese cutter wire to cut through the silicon and then a sharp chisel to remove the residue from the FG. You need to keep the chisel as flat as possible to the FG surface to avoid digging in the gelcoat. If you use the chisel with the angled edge down you will not damage the gel, but will probably ned to end up with the flat edge down (keep the chisel low) to finish off.Once you have finished with the cheese cutter start in the middle for practice with the chisel so that if you do dig into the gel it will be covered. Good luck. Geoff. Edited November 19, 2022 by Geoff Maverick, Saintly Fish, Faugh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, Geoff said: Cheese cutter wire to cut through the silicon and then a sharp chisel to remove the residue from the FG. You need to keep the chisel as flat as possible to the FG surface to avoid digging in the gelcoat. If you use the chisel with the angled edge down you will not damage the gel, but will probably ned to end up with the flat edge down (keep the chisel low) to finish off.Once you have finished with the cheese cutter start in the middle for practice with the chisel so that if you do dig into the gel it will be covered. Good luck. Geoff. Thanks Geoff, that’s a good solution Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) I use a razor blade to slice most of it away and then a product from the DIY store specially for removing old silicon away from walls and shower screens when we do any bathroom renovations. Ive also removed bulky stuff away using a plastic ice scraper, not sure if you have them for car windscreens. Edited November 19, 2022 by JDP JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 10 hours ago, JDP said: I use a razor blade to slice most of it away and then a product from the DIY store specially for removing old silicon away from walls and shower screens when we do any bathroom renovations. Ive also removed bulky stuff away using a plastic ice scraper, not sure if you have them for car windscreens. Thanks, my issue isn’t so much removing the residue as much as initially getting the plate off without the gel coat coming away. If you look at the picture of my bow you will see that it’s only possible to attack from the ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) I think Geoff's idea is by far the most likely to succeed. Either get a garot wire or if you know a welder ask him for a length of stainless mig welding wire you could then use it after for making lead weight eyes Edited November 20, 2022 by Maverick Geoff and JonC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, Maverick said: making leak weight eyes That's very eco friendly Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 lol not really just saving pennies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, Maverick said: lol not really just saving pennies I meant about the leaks!! Never mind 🙄 Maverick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 I think I have sOme guitar string wire somewhere, not sure what gauge so I’ll try that. Funny that Martin calls a cheese wire as garot though. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 How about the brown single strand Mason fishing wire, this stuff is very thin and could be used wrapped around a couple of wooden handles and perhaps pulled between the fittings. Geoff and JonC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, JDP said: How about the brown single strand Mason fishing wire, this stuff is very thin and could be used wrapped around a couple of wooden handles and perhaps pulled between the fittings. Some sort of wire definitely seems the way to go . Thanks Geoff and JDP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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