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Old 01-21-2017, 05:14 PM
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Default ESM Models - Iron ON Painted Covering Wrinkles:

Hi Guys,

I know that this has been asked before, however just wondering in regards to ESM Models, since the Covering is an Iron ON & Painted over covering:

I am wondering if anyone has come up with the best method or another method other then the Cloth Covered Iron & Heat Gun method.

Actually using an iron covered with a cloth or that method combined with a Heat Gun is most likely the best method to date that I am aware of.
  • But has anyone hit on the Specific Iron temp for the Iron being used to remove the wrinkles on the ESM painted covering???
I have a Digital Infrared Temp Gun, so I can specifically test and set my Iron Temp. I would rather not burn thru the covering or burn up the paint by trial and error !!!


Thanks Guys,

Eddie

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Old 01-28-2017, 07:07 PM
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Hi,
I use a heat gun...and start far off from the material...and sloooooly work closer to the covering, until it tightens up. Use extreme caution...go slow...and it will do the trick.
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