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How to remove the mounting foam

Surely you have encountered such a problem as a frozen mounting foam. This problem is often dealt with by installers of windows or doors, as they constantly work with foam. But if they already have enough knowledge on how to use and remove the remnants of this material, then most people just do not have enough experience and often find themselves in a situation where the foam has come to any surface and hardened.

We remove the frozen foam


So, since you are in this situation, let's proceed to the removal. In this case, the frozen foam is on the door frame of the veneer.
The first thing is to mechanically remove large pieces. To do this, take any screwdriver, chisel or other sharp tool. And carefully, without touching the surface, so as not to damage it, remove the foam.
How to remove the mounting foam

As a result, small traces remained.
How to remove the mounting foam

The main component with which we will remove traces is Dimexide. A drug that can be bought at any pharmacy. This is actually the whole secret of this method. The tool is inexpensive and can’t hit hard.
How to remove the mounting foam

We take a cotton pad, moisten it with dimexide and apply to the remains of the foam. We are waiting for 3-5 minutes.
How to remove the mounting foam

Then just delete it.
How to remove the mounting foam

The foam becomes soft and easy to remove.
How to remove the mounting foam

As a result, the surface is completely cleaned, despite the fact that this foam is not one day.
How to remove the mounting foam

This method is suitable for removing foam from a hard surface, as well as from tissue, hands or another surface.
Caution should be used with varnished surfaces, as Dimexide can dissolve them. Therefore, preliminary soaking does not need to be done.
You should also be careful if dimexide has contact with your skin. Although this drug is created specifically for treatment, there is a chance of a rare allergic reaction due to intolerance to the components, read the instructions for use.
Yes, actually, you need to work like with any other solvent: in a well-ventilated area, taking into account safety precautions.

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Comments (3)
  1. lalex
    #1 lalex Guests June 26, 2018 5:00 p.m.
    4
    Skin is another problem. In medicine, dimexide is used in a concentration of not higher than 10%. In the pharmacy, you will get a "saturated solution" - 100%. Such a solution may well damage the skin even before any allergic reaction. So the described operations are best done with rubber gloves.
  2. Michael
    #2 Michael Guests July 8, 2018 10:30 a.m.
    0
    You can just buy nail polish remover
    1. Guest Vladimir
      #3 Guest Vladimir Guests July 9, 2018 04:35
      4
      With nail polish remover is not an option. She is very aggressive to plastics and painted surfaces. Instead of "blotches of foam, you can get a hole in the plastic or an ugly stain that is easier to cut out than paint over.

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