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Posted by Charlie S. on July 17, 2005, 11:56 pm
Tightened up the cap. Leaks seems to have disappeared. Hope it's gone for
good.
Went to Wall Mart and the local super market. Couldn't find Goo Gone.
There is a substance called Oops. May try this if I can't find Goo Gone.
> Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around
> the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this
> stuff easily? Also, would like to be able to live in the house
> afterwards.
> So, I don't want anything too strong smelling, if at all possible. Been
> trying to scrape it off. It's a frustrating process.
>
> I am planning to repair the sink once I get this gunk off. There are a
> few
> drip points where the metal meets the counter. I am going to use some
> sort
> of sealant between the seams to eliminate the dripping problem beneath.
> There is quite a gap between the metal and sink. The sink is sagging in
> the
> middle somewhat.... it's old. Ideally, it should be replaced. But, I
> would
> imagine a new counter and sink get-up must run a grand or better. Am I on
> target with the price. I haven't priced them out at HD.
>
> Also, will be cutting a narrow piece of Formica to replace the piece I
> damaged scrapping some of this stuff off. Someone told me to use a
> utility
> knife to cut the Formica. Any tricks to cutting it? I was thinking of
> marking it with a pen or pencil. Lying it down on a wooden board. Then,
> scoring it before I applied heavy pressure to cut. This thin strip of
> Formica will eventually lie on the edge of the sink's metal surface. Any
> special glue I should use? I have "Wilsonart International H20" It says
> not to use it with copper. Normally,
> I guess this product is primarily used with non-metal surfaces. I'm
> thinking with such a small section it should be fine.
>
>
>
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