Weyfly Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Has anyone tried to resurface a hit iron? Mine has glue from laminating film on it which as crisped up nicely and I fear that I will have to scrape it and lose the coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gain 1 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hi Weyfly, I have an iron from which the coating has simply worn off due to use. The lack of the coating doesn't seem to have any bad effects. If you have to scrape the surface some patient smoothing with progressivly finer wet or dry paper should have it sevicable again. Try a piece of rigid plastic as a scraper. Just make dure that there are no sharp scratches. Peter Gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Have a go cold with a cloth and a bit of elbow grease to see if you can remove the glue residue. Just soap and water would be a suitable first try. If not try some standard solvents. Candidate solvents include; acetone, IPA (iso-proply alcohol), white sprit etc. Make sure you clear off all traces of the solvent before turning the iron on! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 If meths or thinners don't do the job then I usually clean my iron by turning it up to maximum and using a thick wad of cloth to wipe of the now molten glue and colour. As the non-stick coating didn't stick around beyond the first couple of years use this is required quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weyfly Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Well, the glue from the laminating film is certainly made of stern stuff, have tried water/soap/cellulose thinners/meths with no luck, I have tried a straight knife and gently scraping parallel with the surface and its not going to budge easily Just tried the heat to max trick, that and some more meths and rubbing with clean coarse paper has got most of it off, a gentle rub with some wet and dry will restore some smoothness. Only reaction I got was, "whats that smell in my kitchen?" Thanks for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Wey - can you get a sock for it too - helps prevent things sticking to the actual metal plate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin nolan Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hi, I use a product called "Sticky Stuff Remover"and it does what it says on the tin.It's available from Lakeland and John Lewis.Just wipe it on,leave for a few seconds,and then wipe off.My iron's not got much coating left and this cleans it up beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 cheap baby socks make goodcovers for irons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 clean with Vinegar and lemon juice, I've dropped mine, had it tangled around my leg and dragged it out of my shed (i am only drunk sometimes) left it in the sun and rain ,one of my beerfests, but i can still use it to cover models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Brooks Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Pinch a pair of the wife's stockings or tights, cut into 8-10 inch lengths and tie a knot in one end of the pieces that have both ends open (the foot obviously doesn't need this treatment). Stretch the tube over the iron and hold the end in place with a rubber band or re-closable cable tie, or just clamp it to the iron handle with your hand. You can get 6 to 8 iron socks from a pair of tights or stockings, depending on the length of the wife's legs! Very little heat loss, and thermostat control is easily adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weyfly Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 So, I can mug my grandchildren for their socks, run off with my wifes tights or........... and there was the wife demanding I find a nice quiet hobby! Don't suppose anyone has tried Hammerite Smooth or Sperex paint? Many thanks for those tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Phil mate - How long have you been doing that? Don't tell me,...ever since the wife found a pair of disgarded tights in the workshop. Its OK, we'll believe you. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Brooks Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yup, that's also why I also wear these funny earmuffs when I'm working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Posted by Phil Claridge on 07/11/2012 12:02:21: cheap baby socks make goodcovers for irons Ken Anderson passed on that tip here a while back - and a very good tip it is, too. Just make sure you get 100% cotton and not a polyester mix.......... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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