Re: [CR]Removing gobs of sew-up glue

(Example: Framebuilders:Norman Taylor)

From: <ABikie@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 18:41:31 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]Removing gobs of sew-up glue
To: sachs@erols.com, tr4play@home.com, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 5/26/01 7:01:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, sachs@erols.com writes:


> To: tr4play@home.com (Eric Elman), Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>
>
>
>
> I find that glue is easiest to remove with the aid of a small flame on a
> propane torch. gently heat one section (between two spoke holes) and wipe
> with a rag. Like cleaning wax off cross-country skis.
>
> DO NOT attempt this with foam-filled rims: they will go Ka-Boing!
>
> harvey sachs
>

now there's a guy with too much time on his mitts more power to 'ya

larry