fayjo56 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I am about to start work on my MW bulkhead. Does anyone know if the heat shield protecting the passengers legs is made from that nasty stuff beginning with 'A' ? If so should I a) Leave it alone (it is covered by a steel sheet) b) Carefully remove C)Panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bedford Boys Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'd remove it and replace with a modern alternative. Just take precautions when doing so. Always wear protection.. :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 If it's fairly well covered by steel I'd leave it alone. It's only dangerous if it's breaking up. You could seal any exposed areas with paint to stop particles breaking off. By removing it you might run a much higher risk of exposure to particles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim gray Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 If it's fairly well covered by steel I'd leave it alone. It's only dangerous if it's breaking up. You could seal any exposed areas with paint to stop particles breaking off. By removing it you might run a much higher risk of exposure to particles. Very good way of sealing it is to use a solution of PVA wood glue, with the board being fibrous in nature a solution soaks well into it and then sets to bind it up. Would still be suseptable to damages such as scorring etc. Plenty of places i work have the nasty stuff in them, as ivor has said only iffy if you are mucking about with it. Within buildings it is considered protected if out of reach and painted. Should you wish to remove it the correct grade of mask would be a P3, use a spray to keep wet when removing bolts or screws and wipe up after with a wet cloth. Whole lot triple bagged afterwards. Most reputable council tips will have a lock up to deal with small amounts as it can be found in old fuse boards and all sorts of bits and bobs. Our guys wear a disposable paper suit to be doubly safe that nothing is exported as it were. The moggie i have should have a panel within the footwell engine side. Not present when i got the vehicle but i plan to find something more suitable when i finally sort out the correct dizzy etc, meanwhile the legs do get a bit toasty. Regards Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.