In the past I've purchased the odd can of expanding foam of the type
with a aerosol plunger and the long plastic straw dispenser and found it
to be a right PITA to use.

This time, again with only a small area to plug, I went for a
"professional" all metal gun and a gun grade can of foam. What a
difference - it was almost a joy to use. The amount of foam dispensed
can be adjusted and after a few test squirts on a scrap piece of board
filling the void was relatively easy.

It's another tool, albeit only for intermittent use, that I wish that I
had purchased a long time ago.

Possibly the only downside is that I also had to purchase a can of foam
cleaner which has both an aerosol plunger and also screws on to the gun.
The foam has to be cleaned out before it cures.

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On Tue, 12 Sep 2017 08:35:18 +0100, alan_m wrote:

In the past I've purchased the odd can of expanding foam of the type
with a aerosol plunger and the long plastic straw dispenser and found it
to be a right PITA to use.

This time, again with only a small area to plug, I went for a
"professional" all metal gun and a gun grade can of foam. What a
difference - it was almost a joy to use. The amount of foam dispensed
can be adjusted and after a few test squirts on a scrap piece of board
filling the void was relatively easy.

It's another tool, albeit only for intermittent use, that I wish that I
had purchased a long time ago.

Both I am my son had occasion to remove various bits of trim on our cars
last week. I decided to get some 'Bojo' tools this time, to try and avoid
problems/damage!

Magic. They did exactly what it says on the tin. Worth every penny.
Nothing marked or damaged at all!



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On 12/09/2017 08:35, alan_m wrote:
In the past I've purchased the odd can of expanding foam of the type
with a aerosol plunger and the long plastic straw dispenser and found it
to be a right PITA to use.

This time, again with only a small area to plug, I went for a
"professional" all metal gun and a gun grade can of foam. What a
difference - it was almost a joy to use. The amount of foam dispensed
can be adjusted and after a few test squirts on a scrap piece of board
filling the void was relatively easy.

It's another tool, albeit only for intermittent use, that I wish that I
had purchased a long time ago.

Possibly the only downside is that I also had to purchase a can of foam
cleaner which has both an aerosol plunger and also screws on to the gun.
The foam has to be cleaned out before it cures.

I find you can leave the gun on the foam for many days without too much
problem. Its actually less hassle than removing and cleaning it each
time if you are going to be using it again in the near future, and you
don't waste foam or risk the can losing pressure. You just need to clean
the very end of the nozzle before next use.


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alan_m wrote:

Possibly the only downside is that I also had to purchase a can of foam
cleaner which has both an aerosol plunger and also screws on to the gun.
The foam has to be cleaned out before it cures.

I bought a gun when I was replacing all my windows/doors and as you say
it's nice and controllable and easy to keep clean with acetone ... then
I didn't need it for many jobs, and found it "gummed up" more and more
often between jobs, I stripped it down completely and it was OK again
for a can or two, then the ball valve stuck and later the 'spike' that
controls the flow did too.

It wasted a whole can of foam last time I used it, so have gone back to
disposable cans, so I think they're great for regular use, no so much
for occasional jobs.

John Rumm wrote:

I find you can leave the gun on the foam for many days without too much
problem.

To a point, but at after some random period "many days" turns into "too
many days" :-(

Bob Eager wrote:

Both I am my son had occasion to remove various bits of trim on our cars
last week. I decided to get some 'Bojo' tools this time, to try and avoid
problems/damage!

Yes, I have a set of these, spudgers for cars ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/neilsen-trim-removal/dp/B004OEL4LW

On 12/09/2017 10:47, John Rumm wrote:

I find you can leave the gun on the foam for many days without too much
problem. Its actually less hassle than removing and cleaning it each
time if you are going to be using it again in the near future, and you
don't waste foam or risk the can losing pressure. You just need to clean
the very end of the nozzle before next use.

This what I did. The end of the nozzle of the gun mechanically
completely seals up when the trigger is not in use so the foam in the
nozzle is still under pressure and not exposed to the atmosphere hence
it doesn't cure. All I did was to clean off the small amount of foam on
the external end of the nozzle between uses. I only cleaned out the
whole gun when I finished the job. The can of foam reseals when the gun
is removed.



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On 12/09/2017 12:21, alan_m wrote:

The can of foam reseals when the gun
is removed.


Usually. Before removing a can I always ask myself "Are you feeling
lucky punk?" and consider my surroundings.

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In message , Andy Burns
writes
Bob Eager wrote:

Both I am my son had occasion to remove various bits of trim on our cars
last week. I decided to get some 'Bojo' tools this time, to try and avoid
problems/damage!

Yes, I have a set of these, spudgers for cars ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/neilsen-trim-removal/dp/B004OEL4LW

Hmm, interesting. As I'm gearing up to take my dashboard apart, I
trotted off to Halfords for a set of trim removers. The assistant led me
to them, but said "They're expensive". I looked at the £16+ for a few
bits of plastic, made my excuses and left.

The £1.60 set from ebay have arrived. They look identical. I have yet
to try them in anger, but have some paint scrapers and covering sticky
tape on standby in case they break.

Was I wrong to be such a cheapskate again?
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On Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:56:47 +0100, Bill wrote:

In message , Andy Burns
writes
Bob Eager wrote:

Both I am my son had occasion to remove various bits of trim on our
cars last week. I decided to get some 'Bojo' tools this time, to try
and avoid problems/damage!

Yes, I have a set of these, spudgers for cars ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/neilsen-trim-removal/dp/B004OEL4LW

Hmm, interesting. As I'm gearing up to take my dashboard apart, I
trotted off to Halfords for a set of trim removers. The assistant led me
to them, but said "They're expensive". I looked at the £16+ for a few
bits of plastic, made my excuses and left.

The £1.60 set from ebay have arrived. They look identical. I have yet
to try them in anger, but have some paint scrapers and covering sticky
tape on standby in case they break.

Was I wrong to be such a cheapskate again?

I did some research on this and ended up buying a large set for £34!
Reviees suggested that the actual 'Bojo' brand were very good and
deceptively strong. At least there are three cars in the household that
will benefit.



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