It sounds like you've identified the technique for removing the "permanent"
3M 5200.

Hasn't anyone tried a hot air gun and a putty knife?

Roger

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"bob" wrote in message
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3M data: (Service temperature -40F to 190F) "Heat resistance-Due to
the decreased value in bond strength at elevated temperature, we do not
recommend use of this product above 190F."

Elevated Temperature Shear Strength
3M5200......................(70F 240psi) (150F 176psi) (190F 139psi)
Teak test substrate.