ELASTOMERIC GASKET SQUEEZE-OUT REMOVAL METHOD AND KIT
A method is disclosed for trimming elastomeric gasket squeeze-out from between a removable workpiece and a static base, when there is compression between the workpiece and the base. The elastomeric gasket is deformable and compression causes squeeze-out along the edge. The method comprises using a tack release agent to remove the tackiness from the elastomeric squeeze-out and, following wetting of the squeeze-out, applying a thin blade adjacent the workpiece and trimming the excess squeeze-out by moving the blade along the workpiece.
1 . A kit for trimming elastomeric gasket squeezed-out from between a workpiece and a base, the kit comprising:
a liquid tack release agent comprising either an alcohol or soapy water;
a release agent spray container; and
a release agent tool having a blade with a tip adapted to apply to the base and against the edge of the workpiece.
2 . The kit of claim 1 , further including a cloth.
3 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the release agent tool has a beveled tip.
4 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the blade of the release agent tool is flat.
5 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.
6 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the blade of the release agent tool has a hardness less than aluminum.
7 . A kit for trimming elastomeric gasket squeezed-out from between a workpiece and a base, the kit comprising:
a liquid tack release agent comprising either an alcohol or soapy water;
a release agent spray container; and
a release agent tool having a blade with a tip adapted to apply to the base and against the edge of the workpiece;
further including a cloth;
wherein the blade of the release agent tool has a hardness less than aluminum.