dann2707 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 I have a massive tin of liquid bitumin from when we re-furbished our garage roof, we also have this other bitumin like liquidy stuff aswell as some slightly sludgy like substance like bitumin. It looks like tar and I've heard it being mentioned alot on here. However... How on earth do I get it to harden like normal tar? I have tried freezing it and it goes a little harder but I can still push my finger in it easily (giggity) Any ideas welcomed? THANKS. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt man t Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Ive never seen it but im thinking it must go hard when its on a roof?? maybe heat it up then let it set?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 I thought the exact same. I'll get the blowy out and give it some heat Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 It IS different to roof tar yes. Purely as you've said, yours is in a tin, mine is in my bag... What the difference is I cant tell you (because i dont know, not because im a c*nt) I dont think you should try it though, as brakes work on solid to solid contact, not solid to liquid (no matter how thick). Also, as the brake is applied, all it will do is shear the liquid and not cause a braking force. If anything, the more you apply the brake, the hotter it'll get and it will probably get less viscous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanuckleJive Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 It IS different to roof tar yes. Purely as you've said, yours is in a tin, mine is in my bag... What the difference is I cant tell you (because i dont know, not because im a c*nt) I dont think you should try it though, as brakes work on solid to solid contact, not solid to liquid (no matter how thick). Also, as the brake is applied, all it will do is shear the liquid and not cause a braking force. If anything, the more you apply the brake, the hotter it'll get and it will probably get less viscous! I think his idea is to try and solidify the bitumen, not paint it on his rim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 I think his idea is to try and solidify the bitumen, not paint it on his rim... Correct Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond Derv Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Bitumen is normally transported at elevated temperatures, in liquid form, to allow ease of handling. I would try heating up to a very high temp and stir a bit, try let it set. Its naturally a solid product and is mixed with 'other' stuff to make it gloopy or liquid, heating should evaporate the 'other' stuff and when its cool it will set? Might not work and I might be totally wrong, worth a try with a little bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Bitumen is normally transported at elevated temperatures, in liquid form, to allow ease of handling. I would try heating up to a very high temp and stir a bit, try let it set. Its naturally a solid product and is mixed with 'other' stuff to make it gloopy or liquid, heating should evaporate the 'other' stuff and when its cool it will set? Might not work and I might be totally wrong, worth a try with a little bit? Thanks for that buddy :') I'll give it a shot later tonight and get back to you. Now to find something to put it in when heating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond Derv Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for that buddy :') I'll give it a shot later tonight and get back to you. Now to find something to put it in when heating! a metal pan could work, I use to put coal in it for a sheesha pipe, they get very hot, tin and glass will just brake/bust/melt you need to be heating just over 100c I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 a metal pan could work, I use to put coal in it for a sheesha pipe, they get very hot, tin and glass will just brake/bust/melt you need to be heating just over 100c I think I'm not sure my Mum would appreciate me putting it in one of her cooking pans haha. I'll have a scoot around when they go out tonight and find something that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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