Cleaning gasket surfaces

Bobzilla said
A few years ago someone on this site was recommending carbide tipped gasket scrapers. I bout one to try and it is pretty awesome. The tip is not deteriorating like regular steel or plastic scrapers. That means it stays sharp and allows it to cut through really caked on gaskets and sealers. Just be careful as it can dig in to the base metal you are cleaning if you force it to. Keep a low attack angle and it works very well.

81960 5/8" Carbide Scraper, 8"

I have one and can vouch, they work great! The issue was if I pushed hard enough to get everything off, the carbide was sharp enough to scratch the block, and I didn't need that headache

junkyardhero said
super scraper brand scraper absolutely demolishes things of this nature.

follow up with a little acetone and maybe a "how's your mother" with a scratch pad if needed.

I will look into this! Thank you!

dadsbee said
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Never even crossed my admittedly weak mind. Thank you!