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Old 05-17-2006, 03:01 PM
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Default Cutting through PROSEAL ?????

Finished my tanks on my 7 about six months ago. I prosealed the access panel , sender and the screws. Left out the cork gasket and rubber donut. Any good ideas that I haven't thought of to cut through the seals without ruining parts? I'm considering dental floss, steel braided fishing line or a really thin knife made from spring steel. Thanks for your ideas !

I'm sure other people with the same problem will benefit from your posts.
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Old 05-17-2006, 03:14 PM
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I read some post that said heat would help. Best applied only if your tanks have never seen fuel.
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Old 05-17-2006, 03:17 PM
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I used my wife's hair dryer and the chip chaser.

but the most important item used...was patience.
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Old 05-17-2006, 03:42 PM
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Hi All
I used a serrated plastic knife to cut thru proseal
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Old 05-17-2006, 04:05 PM
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I've gone into many tanks that were sealed this way. I use a sharpened putty knife. Works great.
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