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10-04-2005 #1
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lets try this again.. how to clean up glue on the floorboards?
The thread vanished in the anarchy and I didn't see any replies..
So lets try this again..
Previous owner used some sort of spray adhesive to glue the foil backed jute to the floor of Penny. I want to clean it all off so I can coat it in POR-15 and then dynamat the whole deal.
Anything good for dissolving the glue? I was thinking some sort of paint stripper..
Ideas and "tricks" would be appreciated!
On a side note the floors look great considering they are almost 40 years old.. Also funny that I found pennies glued to the floor to cover up some screw holes. guess I named the car right!
Thanks!"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
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Acetone?
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Goof off
the stuff can be bought at home depot by the gallon, and is awsome at disolving glue.
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I'd say goofoff as well works awesome! just make sure the area is well ventilated
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indeed. a forced air system would be best. Unless you want to get so high you forget your name.just make sure the area is well ventilatedTony Langlois
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Xylene or Zylene. Sound familiar look on the back of the goof off container. Get a gallon and save yourself a crap load of money instead of bying goof off. Guaranteed to work but wear a mask and gloves.
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Woo hoo.. I can clean up the floors and catch a cheap buzz..
Originally Posted by TonyL
Goof off
the stuff can be bought at home depot by the gallon, and is awsome at disolving glue.
Thanks
I was thinking acetone or laquer thinner but they evaporate so fast.. I will give this a try."A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
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Thanks! Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY69
"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
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If the adhesive is somewhat hard, I would try a wire wheel on a 4.5" angle grinder before making a gooey mess with the Goof-Off. Just a thought.
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A Wire wheel is a great idea. that should work great, really.
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I sense sarcasm. Originally Posted by TonyL
If you really want a fun party pour the xylene all over the glue then wire wheel.
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Another idea that you could do would be paint remover. Its in a jelly form and doesnt evaporate anywhere near as fast. We used it on the entire Mustang and it even removed the glue that holds on the vinyl top!!!
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What is it with you and these cars? At least it isnt as bad as the last one. Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
I know exactly what you are looking for Steve. I had a 63 VW Bug that I took to an upholstery guy to have a headliner put in. He told me he had done TONS of them. This became an apparent lie when I went to pick it up and there were holes in the roof of the car from when he tried to put it in with a screwdriver. I made him pay to fix the holes. When I got it home, I noticed that there was upholstery glue ALL OVER the outside of the car on my fresh paint job. He used a spray can and had a TON of over spray. The guy is a total tool. Anyway. I called my paint and body man and he said that simple Wax and Grease remover would take it off. I put a little on a rag, gave it a light rub and off it came...no evidence of it ever being there. Give it a shot. It should work....plus if you use paint remover, you risk the chance of getting it on something you dont want it on. Wax and Grease remover should be a little safer.
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my new favorite tool is the wire "twist knot" wheel on my hand held makita grinder. it goes thru paint/bondo/rust like butter, but doesn't hurt the steel at all. the cup ones work good too, but the flat wheel with thick (.025"ish) wire works fast, never clogs up, and gets into tight areas well. Just be sure to wear a face sheild and gloves, as the wires will liberate themselves, and shoot outta there like bullets, now and then.
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For the record.. that GOOF OFF stuff kicked it's ass.. just sprayed it on and it came right off.. A wipe down with a laquer thinner soaked rag and it was done and ready for POR-15
I was shocked it worked so good.. amazing.. also removes seam sealer so be careful.. lol
Thanks guys!!"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
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