Gasket removal

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Is there a chemical solution to removing old gaskets?

I ask because the gasket I'm trying to remover is in a virtually impossible place to get at and has been there for 48 years. I got most of it the hard way but here is a section that begs to have the motorcycle turned upside down to get at it.
 
CRC makes a spray on gasket remover. I've not used it but like CRC products. Permatex makes a gasket remover that I have used for a gasket that was put on with some kind of tacky goo. It softened the goo enough to easily remove the gasket. It foams on and has a brush applicator attached to the bottle.

 
Additionally, paint stripper might work, but I would check compatibility with aluminum before applying it.
 
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The caustic stuff works best, but don't get it on polished alloy or your fingers.
 
Easy Off oven cleaner will eat organic material, but do not let it sit on aluminum too long, and rinse well after using.

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I wanted to try the oven cleaner, but didn't have the brass...

The only option I could find locally was the Permatex, foaming, brush included stuff. I can't recommend it. 4 coats, with waiting, as described by the instructions and still a lot of laborious scrapping.

So the search goes on.

Thanks for the leads.
 
Yes the CRC Gasket Stripper is really good, I use it all the time, although as pointed out pretty caustic .
It may take a couple of applications to get the old gasket all off
Regards Mike
 
Loctite 7200 is a gasket remover, no experience of it but loctite stuff is good!
 
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