Any Tips On Installing Nomex Gasket


 

JRAiona

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I just ordered the Nomex gasket for my 18.5 WSM. I have about a half dozen cooks on it. I also have the CB door on it already. Any suggestions or advice on cleaning the lid area and the door to install the gasket?
 
I know most products that have some adhesive usually include an alcohol pad in their packaging. I would degrease and wipe with an alcohol pad to get rid of any dust or oils before applying adhesive. I recently just installed gasket on my WSM body but it was applied before the smoker was used so i wiped clean with some windex and applied. Gasket went on easy.
 
I am getting ready to install the same thing. I will be using Simple Green as suggested and then applying some acetone
 
I used an oven degreaser and a plastic putty knife. I sprayed and let sit for a few minutes and lightly started scraping with the plastic scraper. The oven cleaner and years of built up gunk was not a pretty combo but it got the job done. I am very glad I sealed mine. Good luck
 

 

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