old cork gasket removal?

[Royal-T-Ltd]

Anybody have any tips on removing ALL the old cork gasket/shellac from a wrinkle finish valve cover w/o damaging the powder coat.... i would say i have 90-95% done but it seems theres small pieces stuck on.... i have scraped it all i can with non-marring plastic scrapers, was wondering if anyone had any secret tricks to removing them.... thanks in advance

aaron

 

[blackgn1]

Dremel tool with the brush attachment. Won't damage the valve cover either.

 

[Royal-T-Ltd]

thanks- i was trying to think of what attachment i could use on the dremel...... i will have to go by the hardware store tomorrow.

i am ASSuming one of the nylon bristle brushes.

aaron

 

[blackgn1]

Get the brass or steel brush. I used the steel one. Cuts fast and doesn't damage the coating.

 

[Jerryl]

I have used the brass wire brush with great success.
Wears out faster but I have had good success cleaning aluminum and steel surfaces with it.
Key for me was "light pressure" (control) . . . . high rpm.

Be sure to observe the max rpm rating, AND wear safety glasses/face shield!
When the bristles come off at rpm, they can/will stick in your skin.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Had my old school set of M&A valve covers ground by my local machine shop on a large belt grinder. It took all of the gasket off, and in addition trued up the warped aluminum surfaces.
Just be careful not to remove too much material in the process.

 

[Royal-T-Ltd]

Had my old school set of M&A valve covers ground by my local machine shop on a large belt grinder. It took all of the gasket off, and in addition trued up the warped aluminum surfaces.
Just be careful not to remove too much material in the process.

yeah i think this method will grind off the powder coating as well as the lip/gasket locator tabs . but thanks for the suggestion. i purchased the brush wheels today and will give you an update on how i made out .

aaron