REMOVING PAINT |
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Efficient paint removal requires the | C |
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development of technique. Follow the |
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guidelines in this manual and youʼll find |
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that you will have mastered the procedure |
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after a few simple projects. |
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Turn on the tool and hold the nozzle about |
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one inch (25mm) from the surface to be |
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stripped, as shown in figure C. (Give the |
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unit about |
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reach its full heat potential.) The paint |
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being heated will usually begin to blister |
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when it reaches the proper temperature |
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for stripping. When it reaches this point |
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begin scraping with smooth, even strokes. |
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If the paint is sufficiently hot and the |
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scraper is properly suited to the surface |
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being stripped, the paint should come off |
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in a strip equal to the full width of the |
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scraper. Move the unit slightly ahead of |
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the scraper to assure that the paint being stripped is softened. | ||||||
Best results will be achieved if the heat gun is moved slowly, but constantly,from side to | ||||||
side to evenly distribute heat. Do not linger or pause in one spot. | ||||||
Remember that splinters and small particles of stripped paint can be ignited and blown | ||||||
through holes and cracks in the surface being stripped. | ||||||
HINTS ABOUT PAINT STRIPPING |
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A smooth, downward scraping action will give good results and will help to prevent | ||||||
gouging the work surface. |
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With some paints, prolonged heating will actually make them tougher to strip. Try a few | ||||||
different heating times until you develop the technique best suited to your particular | ||||||
application. |
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The heat gun is designed to remove both oil based and latex based paints. | ||||||
It will not remove stains or primer coats that have impregnated the wood grain. | ||||||
Scrape paint as soon as it softens, it will soon cool and harden again. Clean the edge of | ||||||
your scraper often to retain a clean, sharp edge. Shield areas adjacent to where youʼre | ||||||
scraping. For example: shield the door with nonflammable materials if youʼre stripping the | ||||||
door frame. |
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Donʼt concentrate the tools heat on a window pane or other glass surface. Excessive heat | ||||||
may crack the glass. Use some nonflammable material to shield the glass when stripping | ||||||
the window frame. |
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OTHER USES |
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For hands free operation, use the heat |
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gun stand as shown in figure D. |
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Aside from stripping paint, your heat gun |
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has a wide array of other uses. Use it for |
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softening linoleum and floor tile and for |
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loosening heat sensitive adhesives. Itʼs |
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perfect for use with heat shrinkable tubing |
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and anywhere you need a portable heat |
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source. You can even use it to thaw |
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frozen metal water pipes. |
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Automotive uses include reducing set up |
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time on body fillers or drying time on |
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paints (the product manufacturerʼs |
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recommendations must be followed.) |
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Caution must be exercised around |
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gasoline, automotive fluids, tires, gaskets, |
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upholstery and hoses, etc. to prevent |
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damage or fires. Be constantly aware |
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that this tool can ignite flammable |
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