Permatex Gasket Remover - Does it Work? - Mechanic Review

[@scottwells1503]

Thumbs up on the video. Thumbs down on this product. Permatex remover was no help at all in removing a baked-on EGR paper gasket. Tried 15 mins, 30 mins, and 60 mins applications. Tried brushing on. Tried soaking in a pool of the remover. Nothing helped. This product made no difference.

[@videoworks7731]

Brake fluid works well ...if the gasket area can be heated a little then add the brake fluid...leave for 15 mins then scrape off

[@timbearden8119]

so much for the Amazon reccomendations, To start I had to work on the brush head and open the passage to get anything to flow out, I bought this to remove gasket for engine covers and base on an older Suzuki 750 with 2400 miles on it. should have been a breeze but the Permatex foaming gasket remover only made it worse as the gasket had no possibility of peeling off in larger sections now, SHAME on Permatex for even selling this inferior, expensive product. BTW I've only been wrenching on motorcycles for over 50 yrs. my bad for expecting a shortcut. I will be requesting a refund from Amazonk

[@ESPPsycho]

I had a crusty old paper gasket that was caked onto a thermostat cover. I felt it did help, but it took three tries at 30 minutes each. So not fast BUT it helped me get the job done. Between coats I scraped and hit it with brake cleaner, followed by more scraping, which helped too.

[@jessievert]

It's better used for sealants instead of actual gaskets

[@driverjeff1498]

Worked fine. Put the bottle in the cabinet. 6 months later wouldn't work at all. Mean wouldn't squirter out. Crc is better