Remove/replace vac door gaskets

[copperglobe]

Hello. What's been your experience for the best/easiest way to remove and replace the gaskets on your vac doors? Thanks.

 

[Whale of a Wash]

I usually take a razor blade scraper after them and then remove the adhesive with a solvent.

 

[MEP001]

I use one of these abrasive wheels chucked in a drill to remove the mass of the old gasket and adhesive, then 3M adhesive cleaner and a razor to get the rest.

 

[Mr. Clean]

Either of these removal methods work well. I replace mine with rubber foam weather seal from Lowe's or Home Depot.

MC

 

[Earl Weiss]

Ditto on the rubber foam weatherstrip.

 

[copperglobe]

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I use one of these abrasive wheels chucked in a drill to remove the mass of the old gasket and adhesive, then 3M adhesive cleaner and a razor to get the rest.

I bought one of those abrasive wheels this morning at HF and it worked great. Thanks for the tip. Replaced the gaskets with new ones from Kleen-Rite. Much better suction now. Thanks again.