Not so "Great Stuff"???

[HIM_Tattoos]

So last night I decided to fill the lid of my Gott cooler MLT with "Great Stuff". I left it for a few hours to let it expand and broke away any excess on both sides of the hole. I check it out today and it had leaked more and there was a small amount still stuck to the bottom.

Any way to clean and still use this? Or am I SOL?

 

[Brew-boy]

I took a sander to mine, no worries.

 

[wyzazz]

Lacquer Thinner works for me, that stuff is a PITA to get off of anything period!!! Just be careful that you don't soak it in a strong solvent, just rub it on with a rag or something, the Lacquer Thinner will eat through the plastic if you soak it.

 

[JesseRC]

yup, there was a guy on here who applied masking tape around the hole and then use a razor to cut away the excess. Preperation is really needed when working with this stuff cus it can get everywhere fast.

 

[azscoob]

I was that guy! I cover anything in masking tape that I do not want perminantly covered with the foam, I also wear latex gloves because getting it off your hands can get interesting, and let it dry for at least 24 hours before messing with it. I have used like 22 cans of the stuff making halloween props or plugging mouse holes over the years and have learned to plan for a mess and how to clean it up.

I agree with Brew-boy, put on a paper mask and sand it smooth, no worries

 

[johnnyc]

First time I used that stuff I was working under a house and didn't know what I was in for. I wiped the excess away from holes w/ my hand then crawled on my hands and knees out from under the house. I had red clay stained hands for a week. I had to let my hands peel for it to come off.

 

[david_42]

Hands? Any good moisturizing cream will work under the bits and remove them. It also helps to apply it before working.

 

[johnnyc]

No I didn't try to remove it immediately. I tried soap first, then mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, gas, steel wool and it wouldn't come off. Now I use nitrile gloves and keep lacquer thinner close by whenever I use the stuff.

 

[Hawgbranch]

Mouse holes....that's funny. Makes me think of Tom and Jerry,