M mike9 Member Joined May 28, 2014 Messages 100 Nov 16, 2019 #1 I removed the old splinter guard but the residue is not easy to remove. Any recommendations on what to remove it with that wont damage the track.
I removed the old splinter guard but the residue is not easy to remove. Any recommendations on what to remove it with that wont damage the track.
B Birdhunter Member Joined Jun 16, 2012 Messages 4,146 Nov 16, 2019 #4 My dealer highly recommends a plastic razor blade. I don’t think I want to use a metal razor blade on my track. It’s an Orange Scraperite.
My dealer highly recommends a plastic razor blade. I don’t think I want to use a metal razor blade on my track. It’s an Orange Scraperite.
R Roseland Member Joined Aug 16, 2009 Messages 684 Nov 16, 2019 #5 I used acetone, which worked well. Wear nitrile gloves to keep it off your hands. I replaced the strip with the Makita black rubber strip, which hasn’t peeled off, as the Festool liked to do. https://www.axminster.co.uk/makita-sp6000-guide-rail-splinter-guard-3m-423360-7-501714 Andrew
I used acetone, which worked well. Wear nitrile gloves to keep it off your hands. I replaced the strip with the Makita black rubber strip, which hasn’t peeled off, as the Festool liked to do. https://www.axminster.co.uk/makita-sp6000-guide-rail-splinter-guard-3m-423360-7-501714 Andrew
G glenn storey Member Joined Jun 16, 2013 Messages 26 Nov 16, 2019 #6 Lacquer thinner and a green scrubby work well for me.
W WilliamT Member Joined Nov 19, 2018 Messages 9 Nov 16, 2019 #7 Hello, I prefer a sharp chisel. I do not use my woodworking chisels ;-) William
P Pola0502ds Member Joined Nov 7, 2019 Messages 12 Nov 16, 2019 #8 Festool should do something similar like mafell did on their rail in which the splinter guard attaches to the rail using a groove that accepts the rubber. No glue. Easy to install and remove.
Festool should do something similar like mafell did on their rail in which the splinter guard attaches to the rail using a groove that accepts the rubber. No glue. Easy to install and remove.
S Sanderxpander Member Joined Sep 19, 2017 Messages 419 Nov 17, 2019 #9 Acetone or acetone free nail polish remover goes so quickly and easily there's really no need to faff about with razor blades and the like.
Acetone or acetone free nail polish remover goes so quickly and easily there's really no need to faff about with razor blades and the like.
