New Undercoating Removal Tool

[fastbacker]

I just got this in the mail today from Auto Body Toolmart - http://www.autotoolmart.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_prod.html?p_prodid=9798&p_catid=144 It's only $210 compared to the Wurth equivalent for around $450.

I recently saw the Wurth tool in action and was impressed but couldn't justify the price difference seeing that the tools look almost the same - the wire wheel looks exactly the same, probably is.

I reccomend one to anyone thinking of removing their undercoating.

Craig Backer

[RickM]

Couldn't you fit a replacement wire wheel on a $19 pnuematic die grinder or cutoff tool?

[FrayAdjacent911]

I'm glad my undercoating is apparently just chipping off... when I get to getting it all off, it might just take a putty knife!

[fastbacker]

Originally posted by RickM
Couldn't you fit a replacement wire wheel on a $19 pnuematic die grinder or cutoff tool?

They make it so it only works with their tool.

[RickM]

Interesting tool. Good luck with it.

Here's a product from Eastwood that is interesting as well.

"Under Gone Undercoating Remover Aerosol 16 oz

Undercoat removal made easy! Here's the solution for undercoats that can be imprinted with a thumbnail. Biodegradable undercoat remover quickly loosens the bond of the undercoating to the base metal and allows you to easily scrape it loose. Use PRE Painting Prep to remove any remaining residue for a "paint ready" surface. Not for use on baked-on, epoxy or urethane undercoatings. For cleaning up an area to be welded, this is a must! 17 oz. net wt. aerosol. $10.99"

[rob justice]

I used a £10 heat gun - did the whole underside in less than a day - smelly though.

[TimT]

The UnderGone Undercoating remover didnt do squat to the undercoating on my 911 Save your money.

I used a heat gun, putty knife, and knotted wire wheel.

[makaio]

Originally posted by RickM
Couldn't you fit a replacement wire wheel on a $19 pneumatic die grinder or cutoff tool?

You could, but it's not recommended for most of the cheap wire wheels and cups you see. Most of them have a much lower rpm limit than most die grinders will do. To much rpm, and they start to disintegrate, and shoot the wires out.

[B D]

That tool or ones similar work great but make a real mess. The job with the tool is so simple but messy I know of shops that use day laborers for this type of work. Make sure to wear a mask and goggles.

[at7driver]

you just need to get in there and get dirty.. heat gun, propane torch etc... the knotted wire wheel is the bomb but man does it make a mess.. heat gets it stinky and the wheel will have little wires and junk EVERYWHERE... keep us posted..

[randywebb]

Then there's the dry ice method...

When I do this on the interior side of the R firewall, I'm gonna try out my Fein Multimaster tool (looks like a triangular/corner sander).

[wm711]

i own the wurth tool. i think i paid 200 bucks for mine a few years ago. i am interested to see how long the brushes last. keep us posted. eyeware safety in a must. it is simply the best tool for restoration i have ever owned. rust, paint, undercoating, tight spots, absolutely no problem. i have used mine countless hours, and loaned it out so many times...i would highly recommend the wurth tool, even if it is expensive. you tend to get what you pay for.

[RickM]

I like the fact that you can resharpen the bristles by running in reverse against a grindstone.

The traditional wire wheel method is a die grinder (or 4 1/2" grinder) with a $10 wire twist wheel.

[Zeke]

"The traditional wire wheel method is a die grinder (or 4 1/2" grinder) with a $10 wire twist wheel."

That's what I use...on a 7" angle grinder. Stand back!