Asbestos in doors -advice needed

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PhilEdwards
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Asbestos in doors -advice needed

Post by PhilEdwards » Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:38 pm

In the near future I will be starting the restoration of my 1938 "10"
All of the door bottoms will need repair, some more than others.
My main concern is how to safely deal with the asbestos sound deadening which was sprayed onto the inside of the doors (it's still there unfortunately)
We'll need to cut out the bottom section, and I am concerned about disturbing the lining.
Can anyone who has carried out this work (must be a common repair on most cars?) give me some tips on how to do the repairs safely. I have thought about spraying the inside of the doors with strong spray adhesive or similar before we start.
Or do I need to seek specialist advice??
Any tips and advice would be welcome - there must be others in a similar position?
Thanks
Phil
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Re: Asbestos in doors -advice needed

Post by Chris C » Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:51 am

When dealing with blue asbestos, best to use gloves and face mask and wet the area down with water.
Work in a well ventilated area, or better outside, but be careful of any asbestos dust spreading in the air.
Attached is an HSE document for dealing with asbestos in motor vehicles and an article from the US.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-re ... bestos.htm
http://www.asbestos.com/occupations/auto-mechanics.php
Also see
https://lulisml.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/asbest.jpg
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Re: Asbestos in doors -advice needed

Post by luli » Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:07 am

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