The correct tools for the job

In the past I've purchased the odd can of expanding foam of the type with a aerosol plunger and the long plastic straw dispenser and found it to be a right PITA to use.

This time, again with only a small area to plug, I went for a "professional" all metal gun and a gun grade can of foam. What a difference - it was almost a joy to use. The amount of foam dispensed can be adjusted and after a few test squirts on a scrap piece of board filling the void was relatively easy.

It's another tool, albeit only for intermittent use, that I wish that I had purchased a long time ago.

Possibly the only downside is that I also had to purchase a can of foam cleaner which has both an aerosol plunger and also screws on to the gun. The foam has to be cleaned out before it cures.

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alan_m
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Both I am my son had occasion to remove various bits of trim on our cars last week. I decided to get some 'Bojo' tools this time, to try and avoid problems/damage!

Magic. They did exactly what it says on the tin. Worth every penny. Nothing marked or damaged at all!

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Bob Eager

I find you can leave the gun on the foam for many days without too much problem. Its actually less hassle than removing and cleaning it each time if you are going to be using it again in the near future, and you don't waste foam or risk the can losing pressure. You just need to clean the very end of the nozzle before next use.

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John Rumm

I bought a gun when I was replacing all my windows/doors and as you say it's nice and controllable and easy to keep clean with acetone ... then I didn't need it for many jobs, and found it "gummed up" more and more often between jobs, I stripped it down completely and it was OK again for a can or two, then the ball valve stuck and later the 'spike' that controls the flow did too.

It wasted a whole can of foam last time I used it, so have gone back to disposable cans, so I think they're great for regular use, no so much for occasional jobs.

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Andy Burns

To a point, but at after some random period "many days" turns into "too many days" :-(

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Andy Burns

Yes, I have a set of these, spudgers for cars ...

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Andy Burns

This what I did. The end of the nozzle of the gun mechanically completely seals up when the trigger is not in use so the foam in the nozzle is still under pressure and not exposed to the atmosphere hence it doesn't cure. All I did was to clean off the small amount of foam on the external end of the nozzle between uses. I only cleaned out the whole gun when I finished the job. The can of foam reseals when the gun is removed.

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alan_m

Usually. Before removing a can I always ask myself "Are you feeling lucky punk?" and consider my surroundings.

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Robin

Hmm, interesting. As I'm gearing up to take my dashboard apart, I trotted off to Halfords for a set of trim removers. The assistant led me to them, but said "They're expensive". I looked at the ?16+ for a few bits of plastic, made my excuses and left.

The ?1.60 set from ebay have arrived. They look identical. I have yet to try them in anger, but have some paint scrapers and covering sticky tape on standby in case they break.

Was I wrong to be such a cheapskate again?

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Bill

I did some research on this and ended up buying a large set for £34! Reviees suggested that the actual 'Bojo' brand were very good and deceptively strong. At least there are three cars in the household that will benefit.

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Bob Eager

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