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1.0 Removing Sealing Materials

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IMPORTANT:
  • Do not burn off PVC material (sealing compound) with a gas burner or similar or heat to temperatures above 180°C. This would generate highly corrosive hydrochloric acid and release harmful fumes.
  • The new lining does not form a satisfactory bond with burnt PVC material which means that subsequent sub-surface rust may set in.

Remove PVC material with a rotating steel brush, or heat PVC to maximum 180°C with a hot air blower and scrape off with a spatula.

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