Removing cockpit carpet glue?
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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 ) 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
However, my old carpet (which stinks to high heaven ) 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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