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DonFromTX 03-26-2018 09:38 PM

Funny, somehow I thought everyone used MEK for cleanup of tools and hands. Never even thought about using anything else.

Pman 03-26-2018 10:27 PM

WD-40
 
WD-40 works excellently when needing to clean up excess pro seal.

RV6_flyer 03-27-2018 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DonFromTX (Post 1248928)
Funny, somehow I thought everyone used MEK for cleanup of tools and hands. Never even thought about using anything else.

+1

MEK is my go to stuff for clean up of sealant tools but first I try less harsh stuff on my skin. The GoJo Natural Orange works great on the hands IF a small amount of the stuff in on the skin. Last tank sealing I did, I used Nitrile gloves with corn starch on my hands before putting the gloves on. Nothing to clean off the hands when finished.

DonFromTX 03-27-2018 10:01 AM

I really never got much on my hands, only tools. I ALWAYS put on at least three pair of gloves, and peeled off a pair when moving to another phase of use.

airguy 03-27-2018 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DonFromTX (Post 1249031)
I really never got much on my hands, only tools. I ALWAYS put on at least three pair of gloves, and peeled off a pair when moving to another phase of use.

Yes - same for working with fiberglass and resin - you'll get messy enough at some point that you want clean gloves but by that time your hands are sweaty and you'll NEVER get another pair on - just double-glove to start with and strip one off. Gloves are cheap.

wirejock 03-27-2018 10:19 AM

Starch
 
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Originally Posted by airguy (Post 1249037)
Yes - same for working with fiberglass and resin - you'll get messy enough at some point that you want clean gloves but by that time your hands are sweaty and you'll NEVER get another pair on - just double-glove to start with and strip one off. Gloves are cheap.

Check out my blog for Kitplane tips. One is using corn starch on the hands before putting on gloves. I keep it in an old foot powder container.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...k5qajRETlR1T0U

sglynn 03-27-2018 10:58 AM

Clean off proseal
 
The best thing to do is clean it off quickly or soon. Clean off the ProSeal while it is still wet or curing. Totally easier the first few hours then later. Next day and you'll have to use the 3 week soap and water method.


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