Removing old Goop from transducer....how? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BrokeLoser · 01-01-2013, 05:28 PM

My buddy pulled up his transducer and now wants to reuse / reinstall it using the duct seal method...he was able to pull off much of the old Goop from the outside edge but the middle area of the ducer is still coated. What do you recommend?

jorluivil · 01-01-2013, 05:32 PM

You should be able to just pull it off, it's not going to be easy but it should come off.

Are those air bubbles?

BrokeLoser · 01-01-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

You should be able to just pull it off, it's not going to be easy but it should come off.

Are those air bubbles?

That photo was just one that I found on the net but his looks just like it...full of air bubbles

theluckypig · 01-01-2013, 06:31 PM

elbow grease does the trick...

jorluivil · 01-01-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

That photo was just one that I found on the net but his looks just like it...full of air bubbles

Why in the world would you post a pic of some other transducer? I just noticed it says 2008

steveooo · 01-01-2013, 06:41 PM

I've had success scraping it off with a razor blade.

BrokeLoser · 01-01-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Why in the world would you post a pic of some other transducer? I just noticed it says 2008

hahaha....it was just easier than asking my bud to take a pic of his...LOL

bus kid · 01-01-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Why in the world would you post a pic of some other transducer? I just noticed it says 2008

looks like Wayne has been reading my book on how to hook a big fish.

BrokeLoser · 01-01-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

I've had success scraping it off with a razor blade.

Simple enough...I didn't know if we should be worried about scratching / scraping the transducer at all....Thanks

BrokeLoser · 01-01-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

looks like Wayne has been reading my book on how to hook a big fish.

cover to cover baby!

StinkyMatt · 01-01-2013, 07:05 PM

Belt sander, go with 60 or 40 paper. Put some muscle into it.

bus kid · 01-01-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

cover to cover baby!

Was that you a few weeks back in NPH in the fog fishing the kelp line?

jorluivil · 01-01-2013, 07:17 PM

Go with what Matt said or scrape it on a cement floor, just make sure the cement floor is smooth

BrokeLoser · 01-01-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Was that you a few weeks back in NPH in the fog fishing the kelp line?

No...didn't end up making that trip....next time!

BrokeLoser · 01-01-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Belt sander, go with 60 or 40 paper. Put some muscle into it.

I was thinking: 2hp bench grinder with a fresh wheel and lean all my weight on it....no?

philr21 · 01-01-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Simple enough...I didn't know if we should be worried about scratching / scraping the transducer at all....Thanks

Just went through this myself. In scraping the old stuff I cut a couple tiny pieces of plastic off the bottom of the transducer. Does it matter or is the plastic just a cover for the sensor inside?

JarrodMc · 01-01-2013, 10:07 PM

Acetone!

Biggameaddict · 01-01-2013, 10:29 PM

Lawnmower.

I know its hard but cant you pull it off?

Divad · 01-02-2013, 05:49 AM

MEK will take it off. But it will also eat the transducer if you soak it too long in the MEK.

JarrodMc · 01-02-2013, 11:05 AM

MEK is also HARD to find with the new VOC laws in CA. I have to go to AZ for my favorite wood finish because of the new restrictions.

01-01-2013, 05:28 PM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Removing old Goop from transducer....how? My buddy pulled up his transducer and now wants to reuse / reinstall it using the duct seal method...he was able to pull off much of the old Goop from the outside edge but the middle area of the ducer is still coated. What do you recommend?

01-01-2013, 05:32 PM	#2
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jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Go with what Matt said or scrape it on a cement floor, just make sure the cement floor is smooth __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

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Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Lawnmower. I know its hard but cant you pull it off? __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

01-01-2013, 06:31 PM	#4
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	elbow grease does the trick...

01-01-2013, 06:41 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	I've had success scraping it off with a razor blade.

01-01-2013, 07:05 PM	#11
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Belt sander, go with 60 or 40 paper. Put some muscle into it.

01-01-2013, 10:07 PM	#17
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Acetone!

01-02-2013, 05:49 AM	#19
Divad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oceanside Posts: 112	MEK will take it off. But it will also eat the transducer if you soak it too long in the MEK.

01-02-2013, 11:05 AM	#20
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	MEK is also HARD to find with the new VOC laws in CA. I have to go to AZ for my favorite wood finish because of the new restrictions.