need some SE blades for their intended purpose

[gazza]

Hi SE guys,

In a recent attempt at installation art I have covered my kitchen
and bathroom with expanding foam sealant.

The installation was very successful but now I need to
remove the foam from my kitchen work surfaces and bath.

I've tried a DE blade but it flexes too much to do a good job.

Can someone point me to a supplier of sharp non flexi blades please.

G

 

[Dave-the-rave]

Ebay or B&Q.

There's bound to be cheaper than this link. It's just an example.
Search for single edged razor blades...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200-Singl...304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5419f69cf8

 

[antdad]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-ml/32482

 

[gazza]

Smashing thanks guys.

Antdad: I had read that PU foam was non soluble and
acetone and isopropyl didn't work, but the reviews on that
remover are positive.

Do you have any experience with it?
1 surface has quite delicate paintwork.

 

[antdad]

I've used a different brand, it doesn't dissolve the hardened PU but softens it so much that you can scrape it off with a plastic scraper and then wipe off the residue. It "should" leave your paintwork intact but I can't guarantee anything in which case you're back to scraping, obviously if you decide to use it give it a test on a small patch before going ahead fully.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p21592

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-PUREX-Eater-Expanding-Remover/dp/B0012XDEM0#customerReviews

 

[gazza]

its the ever build stuff I ended up getting as the
original was out of stock, so thanks for that :thumbsup:

If Im going to be picking up 200 scraper blades can
someone point me to something that I can use in a SE
if I ever get around to getting one?

Gem? Personna?

 

[rm2000]

go to Amazon and search for 'Stanley 593Oc Window Scraper 0 28 590'

 

[antdad]

GEM's are coated and what most of us use, you'll need a scraper too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/American-Line-Single-Edge-Razor-Blade-Window-Paint-Scraper-with-5-Blades-/251825355274?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item3aa1f5fa0a

It's VERY easy to catch an edge with that scraper on anything but glass so take it easy, in fact I use my old blades in it for that reason...Martin will be pleased

 

[gazza]

GEM's are coated and what most of us use, you'll need a scraper too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/American-Line-Single-Edge-Razor-Blade-Window-Paint-Scraper-with-5-Blades-/251825355274?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item3aa1f5fa0a

It's VERY easy to catch an edge with that scraper on anything but glass so take it easy, in fact I use my old blades in it for that reason...Martin will be pleased

Cheers AD