Salvaging Laminex from table

[gregh]

I'm going to attempt to salvage and reuse the laminex off the table and the slide lid over the stove - on both, the chipboard is deteriorating.

I was planning on using a heat gun and a scraper to soften the glue and lift the laminex. Has anyone had any experience doing this or is there a better way??

Both these are installed in a 71 Olympic Debonair if makes any difference.

Thanks Greg

[Rattles]

I have Removed Laminex from particle board by soaking in water, The sand the back to smooth the glue.

Rattles

[shesgotthelook]

I'm sure there will be plenty of advice along shortly, in the meantime, have a read of Al's thread here (page 13). He knows how to do everything

vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/1329/1960-newcastle-10ft-8ins-project?page=13

[2up]

I'm not claiming this to be my idea, but it really does the job very quickly. Get a can of spray gun cleaner from an auto store, loosen the edge of the laminate, tip a little gun wash in and keep going. Please use safety equipment, but it makes the job fast and easy!

[Observatory]

I seen laminex literally peel itself off chipboard from being left out in the rain for a few days.

[atouchofglass]

In the dim recesses of my mind I do remember a fellow on here a few years ago that did up laminex table tops.
He also used the water method of removing the laminate.

Atog

[gregh]

Thanks Guys,

I'll put it out in the weather because it's sure to rain between now and the weekend. If it doesn't, I'll use the glue remover/cleaner!

Cheers.
Greg

[Rattles]

Tip - Pour Hot water to speed up the expansion of the particle board.

Rattles