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IMO - Best Way to Remove WB Glue from the Sponge (Pull/Stretch, do not Peel)
I have discovered a better way to remove WB glue from stubborn open cell sponge rubbers (like Rakza 7) At least, I have not seen anyone online removing the glue in this way.
First, as do many, I apply enough layers of glue onto the sponge to allow the glue to be stretched without tearing too easily. I only use a very thin layer of Rev 3 Normal on my rubber and blade when installing, so I need to add a layer or two of glue prior to removal.
Then, it is as simple as “pulling” the glue off. Pull, do not “peel”. What I mean is, do not grab the glue and try to peel it off of the sponge, like you would peel up a piece of tape. Instead, grab the glue, lift it enough so you can grip it and stretch it out. Pull it away from the sponge. The stretching of the glue will cause it to lose its bond with the sponge.
Using this method, I can remove WB glue from R7 rubbers with ease. Before, when I would try to peel the rubber off of the sponge, I would often tear up little sections. This would happen no matter how hard I tried. With the pull method, I have removed glue from the same R7 rubber 3-4 times and the original printing is still on the sponge. No craters, no tore up sections of sponge. That original printing usually gets removed the first time peel the glue off. When you peel you are removing a small layer of sponge with the glue. We all know this, as the glue usually is tinted the same color of the sponge on the rubber. Pulling the glue off still removes some sponge, but much, much less.
Another note, since pulling the glue off, I find I have fewer issues with rubbers doming afterwards. This may also be due to the fact that I no longer use a roller of any sort. I found no matter how hard I tried, I could not keep from stretching the rubber slightly.
Just thought I would share. If you give this a try, I hope this works out for you as well as it has for me.
I have discovered a better way to remove WB glue from stubborn open cell sponge rubbers (like Rakza 7) At least, I have not seen anyone online removing the glue in this way.
First, as do many, I apply enough layers of glue onto the sponge to allow the glue to be stretched without tearing too easily. I only use a very thin layer of Rev 3 Normal on my rubber and blade when installing, so I need to add a layer or two of glue prior to removal.
Then, it is as simple as “pulling” the glue off. Pull, do not “peel”. What I mean is, do not grab the glue and try to peel it off of the sponge, like you would peel up a piece of tape. Instead, grab the glue, lift it enough so you can grip it and stretch it out. Pull it away from the sponge. The stretching of the glue will cause it to lose its bond with the sponge.
Using this method, I can remove WB glue from R7 rubbers with ease. Before, when I would try to peel the rubber off of the sponge, I would often tear up little sections. This would happen no matter how hard I tried. With the pull method, I have removed glue from the same R7 rubber 3-4 times and the original printing is still on the sponge. No craters, no tore up sections of sponge. That original printing usually gets removed the first time peel the glue off. When you peel you are removing a small layer of sponge with the glue. We all know this, as the glue usually is tinted the same color of the sponge on the rubber. Pulling the glue off still removes some sponge, but much, much less.
Another note, since pulling the glue off, I find I have fewer issues with rubbers doming afterwards. This may also be due to the fact that I no longer use a roller of any sort. I found no matter how hard I tried, I could not keep from stretching the rubber slightly.
Just thought I would share. If you give this a try, I hope this works out for you as well as it has for me.
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