Removing old carpet glue.

[diesel1960]

Working on ChrisCraft Catalina boat project.Just reaped off old carpet which was glued on the steps to the cabin.
It left ugly layer of brownish harden glue.
Anybody had remove that with success ? Any chemicals I can use to do this job ?

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

I had my best luck with a chemical called a 36grit disc on a 5" grinder.

 

[pro-crastinator]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

Have you tried a heat gun ?

 

[diesel1960]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

Have you tried a heat gun ?

Steps are serrated fiberglass,also will try to preserve that anti slip pattern on the surface.

 

[Decker83]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

I think Friscoboater used the MEK.. Get it @ the big box stores..

 

[64osby]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

I think Friscoboater used the MEK.. Get it @ the big box stores..

Wear gloves and work with ventilation if you choose this method.

 

[redneck joe]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

I've had good luck with a wire brush in my drill. Just cleaned out the whole cabin headliner of the Carver in about an hour. It won't grind smooth like sand paper on a disk if you are worried about the weave of the fiberglass (like I have)


Throw away whatever shirt and pants you wear whilst doing this and for sure don't forget and throw them in with the rest of your favorite shirts and pants into the washer.



this is what I have.

 

[redneck joe]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

oh yeah and wear a mask and goggles

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

I tried so many products. This was what gave me the best results.

 

[zool]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

I agree on the 3m, thats what i usually use, but i was out so used goof-off......worked just as well and a gallon was under $20 at HD....

 

[diesel1960]

Re: Removing old carpet glue.

Thank you for tips ,it will help.
I will try wire brush and 3M to finish job.