Lacquer thinner is very effective in removing cured wall foam insulation. Removing expansion foam from brickwork. Remove as much of the foam as possible with the cloth. My bathroom fitter got that expanding foam on my new acrylic bath. There are various tools available to remove wall foam insulation. It’ll most likely outlive your grandchildren if it’s not exposed to direct sunlight. ... if you find something that dissolves the test foam, then use it on a hidden part of the cabinet – jsotola Feb 7 '18 at 17:10 Rub the affected part of the clothing with the nail polish remover. Just want to make you all aware, today I detailed a car which was covered in speckles of expanding foam which my customer said that they are doing renovations at home and when using the foam a lot of it floated in the air and landed on the paintwork of … 8. If you're applying foam to dry wood or other dry surfaces, or working on a day with little humidity, misting the area first will help the foam expand and cure faster. ... then try everything that you have in your garage, like paint thinners, etc. The supplier is a firm in Andover, Hampshire, and is called, AB Sealants Ltd., and they supply the product via mail order. Pour acetone onto old rags and wipe off excess expanding foam residue the cardboard pieces did not get. Any tips gratefully received Posted 8 years ago Removing the foam as it's drying is problematic as it will continue to expand, but removing it when it's dry is a relatively simple task. Just finished sealing round a skylight with some expanding foam and wondered what the best way to remove it from the glass was? I didn't notice it straight away, and now, one year later I still haven't found a way of removing it completely, without scratching the bath. Senior Member Join Date May 2008 Location Brisbane Age 43 Posts 219. Apply Thinners. Expanding foam is much easier to remove from brick and masonry (and from anything else, for that matter) if you’re able to get to it before it sets. Besides foam saws, there are special knives with handles that are made to carefully remove it. 24th Jul 2008, 06:27 PM #2. chuth77. This should get the remaining foam out of the garment. Expanding foam is applicable in many aspects of do-it-yourself home improvement, from fixing cracks in walls to insulation. It's imperative that you read the user manual carefully before using these tools. Expanding polyurethane foam sealant requires moisture to expand and cure. if you still have the can of the foam, make a test chunk of the foam. It's called, Soudal PU Remover, £8.06 100 ml plus £2.35 p & p. Remove expanding foam immediately from areas you do not want it. Here is a product specifically intended for removing hardened expanding foam, and it's safe for use on PVC. Be careful, though; you want to dampen the area, not wet it. 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