mckee craft removing old glue left from carpet

[Benny1963]

i have a mckeecraft im restoring someone put carpet in it it was removed
i have gotten most of the old stuff off . but what is left.
is not comeing up .i have tryed a couple of things .
the boat has molded anti skid and im not going to put carpet in it.
any ideas on how to get it up.
would help
thanks b 1963.

 

[buckstop108]

Re: mckee craft removing old glue left from carpet

Mineral spirits and a scrub brush with a lot of elbow grease worked for me. They most likely used contact cement that is waterproof. You could check the label on a can to see what they suggest to use. I just finished restoring my boat with new decks and carpets, I cleaned all the hatch covers down to bear metal. The mineral spirits worked but I would wait for a breezy day. It will be a dirty job.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: mckee craft removing old glue left from carpet

wire wheel and a drill of grinder, dust mask, safety goggles.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: mckee craft removing old glue left from carpet

the drill with the wire brush wont harm my gel coat
thanks b1963

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: mckee craft removing old glue left from carpet

yes, it will.

 

[wire2]

Re: mckee craft removing old glue left from carpet

You may need to let solvent soak the glue for a while. Place a single layer of cloth on the glue, wet it with solvent, place a plastic sheet over it to slow evaporation.

If mineral spirits doesn't soften it, try something stronger, like acetone or xylene.

 

[buckstop108]

Re: mckee craft removing old glue left from carpet

If you go with something stronger I suggest that you try it on a small out of the way spot. In the past I had some discoloration with acetone. That is why I suggested the mineral spirits, it will take longer and more work but a little safer.