It doesn't end there. I can't speak for the cured foam but the uncured is a carcinogen. Isocyanite and Polysomesuch. I treat both with kid gloves when working around the 'ome. Followup ? While R&Ring the utility covers yesterday I was reminded of you fglass warnings. Is there a method of removing it easily from those cutouts or must we R&R the appliances inside? I almost tried to pull as much as I could reach but decided for a better approach. Neil
On 4/12/08, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > > Dig it all out, unfortunately. There's no way to fully 'encapsulate' 360 > degrees around it, to prevent it from acting like a sponge. It's gonna be > very difficult to remove it completely; as it glues itself very well to > everything it touches, even your hands ans skin when you get a little on > you, while applying it. > > Mike B. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:47 AM > Subject: Re: mystery vents > > > In that Woody has already put some of the foam in the lower cavities in > > his cargo area, do you think that trying to seal the foam in some way > > (paint of some kind?) might help keep it from absorbing moisture? > > > > Mike > > Houlton, Maine > > > >
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