To remove the glue without solvents simply place your nail under the glue edge and snatch up and in the opposite direction. This technique works with both Premium Gold and Agent Orange. Premium Gold will not release using alcohol as it tends to dissolve Premium Gold. Premium Gold releases quite easily without solvent.
However, Agent Orange is a sort of hybrid between both solvent-free and traditional pdr glue. Whereas it can be removed with or without solvents such as alcohol. Both Premium Gold and Agent Orange work well on aluminum panels.
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Agent Orange is a bit more dense and can be brittle. It needs to be at least the thickness of a US quarter between it and the surface. If too thin the bottom will “tear out” and a positive pull may not occur. If after pulling there is a hole or tear in the spent glue, then it needs to be thicker when applied.
While some technicians prefer to apply the glue to the tab and then apply to the dent, we suggest applying the glue to the dent surface first. Then it’s easier to aim the tab simply by placing it in the middle of the glue. When glue gun temps are between 265- 300 degrees fahrenheit, it’s possible to do this even on side damage, as the glue has enough form not to run down the panel.(see “Which type of glue gun is best?”) We suggest a temp that allows the glue to have the shape of a chocolate kiss. To achieve this the glue gun needs to be at the temps mentioned above. This technique prevents glue from running off tab onto fingers during the tab application.
To release Premium Gold or Agent Orange simply grip the edge of the spent glue with your nail under edge and lift while pulling in the opposite direction.
If a variable temp gun isn’t available a dual temp gun can suffice. By simply switching the gun from “High” to “Low” every few minutes will achieve a more moderate gun temp. Obviously, when first using Solvent-Free glues a new gun should be used. Since other glues can contaminate the Solvent-Free formula and hinder its performance.
If the Premium Gold is on so long that removal is difficult, use a window wedge to slowly tap at the tab edge. The tab should pop off the glue. To remove the glue from the tab or surface, place your nail under the edge of the glue and snatch up and in the opposite direction.
If this does not work, place a small drop of citrus cleaner such as Goo-Gone at the edge of the glue and it will then easily peel off. Afterwards, clean the surface area with Sprayway glass cleaner.
The working time for Agent Orange is typically a little longer than Premium Gold.
For additional working time details see “What’s the best working temperatures?”
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