Getting rid of "Great Stuff" foam

[dales133]

This stuff sounds evil, glad I've never heard of it

[2bits]

I have an idea!

[2bits]

Thomas,

Somewhere in my travels on the Internet, I came across a piece on a trailer with a drop floor like yours, that had been converted to a "shower stall".

Can't remember where, but at least now you know it has been/can be done.

Rob

That's good to hear Rob, I've seen a few with a bucket in the middle of the floor so it just seems like a natural progression. the floor is all solid except for the drop floor area so it's begging for me to do it!

I'm going to check the foamies section of the forum for info on getting rid of this "great stuff" too...

[steve cowan]

I had to remove 3M spray adhesive and double sided tape from aluminum.While goo gone worked somewhat ,I found good old WD40 sprayed on and let it
soak awhile worked best .Then scraped off with a plastic scraper.Wipe down with acetone to remove residue.May be worth a test.If it works WD40 can be
purchased cheaper in bigger can and pour in your own sprayer.

Steve

[tdprice54]

I saw the beast for sale on craigslist. Are you retired? That would take me the rest of my life to clean up. I use carberateur cleaner on lots of that kind of stuff. Might buy a can and try it. Good luck. Where are you? I live north of Houston.

[CAJUN LADY]

I think it is cute in an ugly sort of way… or so ugly it's cute.. or...

although if you moved into a campsite next to me like that.. I might be nervous.

[2bits]

I actually had great success with just a putty knife. It was OLD great stuff so it separated from the aluminum in long, clean sections in most places! Whew! That was very reassuring. Goes to show that it's not such great stuff over time. I saw through the foam and the ugly paint and saw some really good bones on it, inside and out. I did some paint work today but am resisting posting until I get a full side done, it is going to look like a completely different camper by tomorrow!

[2bits]

Got finished with the quick paint job today. Both sides. I even borrowed a hub cap from my Shasta fro one pic just to complete the look! the brown is splotchy and lighter colored because it is fresh. Applied using a brush, the roof, windows and doors will be complete removed and rebuilt.

I started a build thread, and will post updates there.

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=62203&p=1111548

To answer the question, removing the Great Stuff wasn't that bad at all, it mostly just pops off.

[Fenlason]

I actually had great success with just a putty knife. It was OLD great stuff so it separated from the aluminum in long, clean sections in most places! Whew! That was very reassuring. Goes to show that it's not such great stuff over time. I saw through the foam and the ugly paint and saw some really good bones on it, inside and out. I did some paint work today but am resisting posting until I get a full side done, it is going to look like a completely different camper by tomorrow!

Great stuff needs to be protected from the sun to remain great.

[dales133]

I'm not sold on your Colour choice but I love that Lil camper and I'm glad you saved it!
Nice work. Foam sounds like hell

[VijayGupta]

This stuff is supposed to be nearly chemically equivalent to Gorilla Glue (another evil, IMHO). Gorilla Glue has "no known solvent once cured," so I'm speculating Great Stuff doesn't either. It's rumored that this will break the bond, but I've not had much success with it trying to remove Gorilla Glue from wood joints. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Motsenbockers-4-5-oz-Silicone-Latex-Caulk-and-Foam-Sealant-Remover-411-45/100395888

[2bits]

Honestly I am sold on the color either, I used what I had around. I tried a tan but it didn't look right. Now that I have sanded it and re sanded it lol, I am not seeing that many imperfections so I might go with the factory white after all.

[Todah Tear]

FYI. If you accidentally spray Great Stuff on something, do NOT panic and resist the urge to wipe it. That will only smear it. I have found that if you do not smear it, it will just form an solid piece of foam that can be peeled of of the surface of most things...cloth included (but will leave a light film). If you get it on your skin, same thing. However, if it is on your hands or someplace that can be washed immediately, use Dawn. I have used it and it works...it beats wearing smeared Great Stuff on the hands for a week. That stuff will clean the faces off of Mt. Rushmore!

Todah

[rebapuck]

As above, but use the Dawn (or any liquid dish soap) without water first. Rub in well, use a paper towel, then water.

[Wolffarmer]

With the soft aluminum do not think "sand" blasting. Try some of the other medias first. Like baking soda, walnut shells. there are more.

Randy