What is the best way to get epoxy off? I accidentally smeared some on the bottom of a brushless DC motor, right by the spinner.
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You can purchase an epoxy remover (Google it) or you can soak it in acetone or follow some of these steps:http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Epoxy
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Use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat area. Then use your fingernail or small screwdriver or exacto knife to lift edge of epoxy glue. Should peel right off. I've done this to repair many RC airplanes. It works!
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Acetone or nail polish remover has worked for me for various adhesives. I may be thinking of cyanoacrylate cement (Superglue.) Scraping with a hot instrument works if you can gain access.
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Very gently grab the broken propeller from the middle near the spindle and pull straight up. There is nothing holding the propellers other than friction, but you still have to be careful not to damage the motor.
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Soak in acetone (or similar polish remover) for a minute or so. Rinse with water or wipe with a wet wipe and allow for them to air dry. Do it in a glass dish or similar (I use a shot glass) because acetone can ruin plastics. Also be careful not to fill acetone past the metal part because it will ruin the white paint on the brushes (found out the hard way)
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Hi, Well there are two ways I have used. Spray some WD40 around the top of the old tip then try to turn the tip with some pliers and wiggle it off. (If you do not have WD40 try 3in1 oil or baby oil). If it still does not give, soak the rubber tip in VERY HOT soapy water and with pliers, wiggle. The last resort is to cut the old tip off (with a box cutter or with a small hand drill using the small circular bit. Good luck!
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Jason I would try the best I could to keep it off rubber and plastic parts. If you accidentally get some of this solvent on any rubber or plastic parts simply wipe it off.
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If you have coated the components with epoxy before you used it the first time, you can basically rinse it off with water and soap with no problems (see my other comment for instructions). If you used it out of the box, the lens cap is not very well sealed and the seal can be knocked loose when you are banging it around in a pipe, so I would use a damp cloth to clean this off. The plastic box in the center of the 50' wire is not sealed, so that should also not be dunked in water. Again use a damp cloth. Once it is all cleaned up, I would seal everything with epoxy before putting it in another drain. Other comments on this device report failures after dunking in water. If you have coated the components with epoxy before you used it the first time, you can basically rinse it off with water and soap with no problems (see my other comment for instructions). If you used it out of the box, the lens cap is not very well sealed and the seal can be knocked loose when you are banging it around in a pipe, so I would use a damp cloth to clean this off. The plastic box in the center of the 50' wire is not sealed, so that should also not be dunked in water. Again use a damp cloth. Once it is all cleaned up, I would seal everything with epoxy before putting it in... » Read More If you have coated the components with epoxy before you used it the first time, you can basically rinse it off with water and soap with no problems (see my other comment for instructions). If you used it out of the box, the lens cap is not very well sealed and the seal can be knocked loose when you are banging it around in a pipe, so I would use a damp cloth to clean this off. The plastic box in the center of the 50' wire is not sealed, so that should also not be dunked in water. Again use a damp cloth. Once it is all cleaned up, I would seal everything with epoxy before putting it in another drain. Other comments on this device report failures after dunking in water. « Show Less
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When I take it apart for cleaning I give the motor a good rinse with hot water and either tap it or scrub the intake part of it a bit in case there's any gunk in it. It can get a bit slimy but the hit water rinse and drying off with a paper towel prior to putting it back together takes care of that. I haven't felt the need to use dish soap on it. Hope that helps.
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Just wrap electrical tape around each end, then you can tape them back. Alternatively you can snip them off.
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Just be sure to get a heavy gauge extension cord, which aren't cheap, but will preserve the electric motor and keep full electrical flow to the motor. Outside of that its just scraping off dirt and inspecting for lost tines. But that shouldn't happen until after a lot of uses. Don't pull it backwards. And always read the manual.
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In a pinch...duct tape. Not sure how long it would last for an official repair...maybe for as long as you needed it to. Jus' sayin' :)
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I have to guess, not. Epoxy is similar to latex paint, in that it is chemically cured, so it becomes a molecular bond entwined in the fibers of the material, and once that has occurred, it is part of the cloth. There is a solvent that might remove it. If you have access to Windsor Newton acrylic brush cleaner, you could soak it overnight (that will remove years-old hardened acrylic/latex paints, don't know about epoxy.
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I know somebody that removed it from fiberglass - they used a plastic paint scrapper - it took some effort but it did not damage it. May be able to use wd40 or some other adhesive remover to make it easier. I have not tried to remove mine yet and I have a porcelain tub.
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If you don't find a replacement part, carve a piece from wood and stick it on with acrylic latex. Or, get some J&B; Weld and form a new foot out of the epoxy.
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Did it work for you? I have the same issue, broken back side of the canister vacuum. Was thinking of using this epoxy to fix. Would appreciate if you can share your experience,ThanksDevinder
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I did that to an older motor and it fixed it. I think I would try it first before spending the money on a motor.
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Actually, I've taken mine apart to clean.... I don't have details on the type of bits and drivers to use, but as a 60+ year old female (who likes to take things apart), I was able to. Cleaning it thru the grill is a bit tricky, but it can be done. I found using my husbands compressor with an air nozzle handle and that was easier than disassembling/re-assembling it. But beware: turn it on outside after doing so or the loosened dirt will blow out!!
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I haven't done it, but you might try carefully scraping it off with an exacto knife and/or maybe some acetone. Good luck.