Removing cockpit carpet glue?
 

I'm about to order new cockpit carpet. Thanks to all the threads I researched. If Sonic's price is to high then I'll be going with R&R Textiles.

However, my old carpet (which stinks to high heaven:eek: ) is glued. When I take it up I want to remove the glue and I have no idea what to use.

Anybody have ideas? The new carpet is a lay-in and I don't want dirt collecting in the old glue.

Thanks

No easy way that I have found. I use a four inch hand scraper and scrape it off. After you get it thin enough, mineral spirits or laquer thinner may take it off. I've never tried to get it that clean because I'm usually going back over it.

I'd try laquer thinner (slow) and a putty knife. Oh, and be sure to wear some thick rubber gloves and a mask.

Maybe some of that Goof-Off stuff will work, never tried it on carpet glue either though.

3M makes an adhesive remover. Try it, it works on almost everything. You can buy it at good automotive stores (that have painting supplies) and some marine supply stores.
Gary

Yea, that adhesive remover is great. Even works on silicone to a point. Try lighter fluid. I swear it is exactly the same thing and costs 1/10. Dont smoke LOL.

M E K stands for Methol Ethol Keyton. I dont know if the spelling is correct put we use it at work all the time to remove adhesives. This is an industrial chemical and can be found easily.

NO ONE mentioned anything about fumes.
most of those chemicals are deadly in an enclosed area.
make sure that you have a fan blowing fresh air into the area where you are working.
Some of those chemicals may be heavier than air and a mask wont help if the only thing to breath is the chemical

Goof Off will work. Spray it on or pour it on, you can get it it different forms of applications. Lowes, Walmart, etc. carries it.
Good luck

Try the milder stuff first.

If that won't do it, go to acetone.
Acetone won't kill the gelcoat.

MEK will dissolve gel, won't it???