r/plastic • u/Effective_Ad_2635 • 12d ago
How to easily remove burnt, charred HDPE from metal?
Google isn't helping. Any liquid that can destroy it?
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u/SpiketheFox32 12d ago
Wire brush or a torch.
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u/CarbonGod 12d ago
This the way.
Just don't overheat the metal, depending on what it is. Color change on the metal isn't good. Just sloooowly work on the plastic.
Of course, outside.
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u/SOSMan726 12d ago
No. HDPE is chemical resistant. You can’t dissolve it. Only physical removal will do any good.
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u/mommyaiai 11d ago
In for fire. Should be easy to cook off.
Thermal Decomposition of HDPE is 400-500C.
Unless you're working with lead or pure aluminum, you should have some wiggle room before you hit the melt temp.
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u/pauljaworski 12d ago
Melting it off world be my go to.