Talic on vinyl top

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old man
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Talic on vinyl top

Post by old man » Mon May 22, 2017 4:09 pm

I found a nos vinyl top for the m15. when I opened the box and found all the talc I first started by brushing it off, so much was stuck I tried scrubbing, then pressure washing. I still have a lot still holding tight on the vinyl.
any ideas on how to remove it?
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Re: Talic on vinyl top

Post by markrdje » Mon May 22, 2017 6:19 pm

I wonder if air blow gun would help?
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Re: Talic on vinyl top

Post by Rickf » Tue May 23, 2017 4:09 am

That was originally talc before dampness, heat and time turned it into a cement type product. Most people I have talked to have used mineral spirits or xylene. I would be careful with them and get them off as soon as possible. I have also heard of using WD-40.
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