Notched_Baja

I'm not sure about MEK and gelcoat. It diffently could cause problems. Whatever you try, do it in a small area first to test it.

Wildfire

I went to Lowes and bought some carpet adhesive remover. You just mix it up and pour it on the carpet. It soaks through and you can scrape the old stuff up. I used a wood chisel for a scraper.

Don't expect perfection, but it will get most of it. After that, grind/sand it smooth.

Love Machine

Thanks for the tips everyone. When I do it I'll make sure it's outside and windy. I'll let you know how I made out, but it won't be for another few weeks.

blownboat

If you use acetone be very careful,it doesn't take much to ignite. Went on a boat fire last year a 28 footer with 2 502s. The guy was removing his old carpet when his cell phone rang that was sitting on the fence,he jumped out to answer and no one was there. Right then his boat flashed. When we got there 4 minutes later it was a total fireball. After seeing that I would not use acetone. He was not running any equipment either.It is just very easy to ignite!!!!

JeffGrice

Wildfire....I have a simliar project to do on my 34 pq....the carpet in the cabin though.

Do I understand you correctly that the adhesive remover your bought you apply on top of of the carpet and it soaks through the backing to the glue?

If so, have you done it yet?

What brand was it?

Thanks.

Jeff

Wildfire

The carpet adhesive remover I bought was applied directly on the carpet. It soaks through and softens up the glue. Then the stuff is "easy" to scrape up.

Don't get me wrong. It's work, but better than the alternative. It took me about an hour to apply and soak, then maybe another hour to scrape the carpet and glue up.

I don't remember the brand. It came from the local Lowes Home Center. It was back in the carpet section. Whatever it was, I diluted it with water. So it must not be too dangerous.