De-bond 5200

[KnotConnected]

So my Larson Cabrio has four upholstery panels in the cockpit that, in addition to looking slick, apparently act as access panels to the throttle cables (on starboard) and the Shorepower inlet and galvanic isolator (on port). My problem is, sometime during the boat's prior life, some asshat used 5200 to adhere these panels in place. They're stuck, I mean Stuck. Stucker than stuck, SUPER stuck. ..they *aint* moving.

So before I take a dremel, saw, die-grinder and sandpaper to these to destroy them and have someone re-fab new ones that I can *properly* mount, does anyone have any ideas on how I might be able to un-stick these originals? Ive read about various products like Antibond and DeBond that may or may not work, but I also want to make sure it won't ef up the gellcoat on the fiberclass or the vinyl upholstry on the panels.


thanks!

 

[Thalasso]

Re: De-bond 5200

MarineFormula Adhesive remover and general cleaner by DeBond
MarineFormula Adhesive remover and general cleaner by DeBond

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[bruceb58]

Re: De-bond 5200

Might try a multi tool with a thin blade attachment.

 

[dingbat]

Re: De-bond 5200

Debond, etc. only works in direct contact with the adhesive. If they applied the adhesive to the middle of the panel, most likely, it's not going to come unglued.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: De-bond 5200

Then piano wire attached to handles and saw

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: De-bond 5200

Then piano wire attached to handles and saw

+ 1/2

If you can get to two opposite sides of the panel;
A long piece of dental floss tied to two pencils makes a fiberglass friendly wire saw.