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Tar on slates.
We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick |
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"Rick" wrote in message oups.com... We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick Can you not turn them over and use the clean face ? AWEM |
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On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:52:31 -0700, Rick wrote:
We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick =================================== Petrol or paraffin used as a solvent should work. Try a few slates to see how well it works before committing yourself to buying a 45 gallon drum of paraffin. Cic. -- =================================== Using Ubuntu Linux Windows shown the door =================================== |
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Tar on slates.
On 20 Jun, 18:01, "Andrew Mawson"
wrote: "Rick" wrote in message oups.com... We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick Can you not turn them over and use the clean face ? AWEM The edges are tapred so I can't use the opposite face |
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Tar on slates.
Cicero wrote:
On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:52:31 -0700, Rick wrote: We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick =================================== Petrol or paraffin used as a solvent should work. Try a few slates to see how well it works before committing yourself to buying a 45 gallon drum of paraffin. Cic. Industrial cleaning plant? dry cleaners? |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... dry cleaners? That's a plan, my local has a '3 for the price of 2' offer on just now. Julian. |
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oups.com... We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick Steam cleaner? |
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"Mj" wrote in message ... "Rick" wrote in message oups.com... We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick Soak in paraffin until you can brush off then rinse wash in washing up liquid and water. |
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Tar on slates.
"Rick" wrote in message ps.com... On 20 Jun, 18:01, "Andrew Mawson" wrote: "Rick" wrote in message oups.com... We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? I am happy to loose some on the way. I have tried heating the tar, by the time it comes off, the slate is popping, and bits are firing at me. Thanks Rick Can you not turn them over and use the clean face ? AWEM The edges are tapred so I can't use the opposite face GUNK as used to clean sticky oil off car engines emulsifies oils and grease - a good long soaking may do the job AWEM |
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Tar on slates.
Rick wrote:
We have 600+ roof slates, with patches of tar on them. We can get most off with a scraper, but have some stubbon bits. Any ideas how I can get 400 of them clean? Very good solvent based tar removers are available, Screwfix do one, but their site is down so I can't paste a link. -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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