Removing Glue

[Love My Westy]

Now that I have removed the fiberglass insulation from the side panel in my Weekender, I find that the fiberglass was held in place by contact cement.

What would be the best solvent to remove the contact cement so that my FatMat will stick? I don't want to remove the paint.

[Terry Kay]

The best?
Lacquer Thinner.

The next--goo gone.
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(E.J. Potter)

[Zeitgeist 13]

D'oh...I thought this was another STP thread
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'89 Bluestar
"Endeavor to persevere"

[rsxsr]

3M makes a product called "adhesive remover" What ever weapon you choose, you are in for some work.
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1987 Syncro Tin Top. Organ Donor
2011 TDI Jetta Sportwagen.

[Terry Kay]

Dried, old contact adhesive is a bitch to get off---

You want something aggresive---but now you don't want to mess up some paint in the process.

Big toss up.

If all else fails, soak it in STP for 8 months.
The fiberglass will drop off with the old glue still attached.
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"Ingorance Is A Powerful Tool If applied at The Right Time, Even Usually Surpassing Knowledge"
(E.J. Potter)

[Love My Westy]

Thank you.

[Love My Westy]

I just found a can of Goof-Off for removing labels. It seems to work. The only problem is I'll never be able to have children.

[Phishman068]

Try plain white vinegar. It works wonders with adhesives. It's also handy for desolving epoxy and cleaning hands.

[PDXWesty]

I would use a plastic scraper to remove the fiberglass and chunks of glue then leave the rest. There's no reason you can't install the fatmat right over the top of old glue residue. It will stay in place and not affect anything. Saves making a big mess.
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[Jake de Villiers]

[16CV's]

Try a dull razor blade . It will get the chunky bits off ,then just glue over it .
Trying a chemical if it lifts it will just make a big mess .
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[Love My Westy]

The Goof-Off did a pretty good job. I had the van opened up to the breeze so I wouldn't have to breath it. When I took the door panel off the sliding door and removed the fiberglass, it had contact cement also. I used a putty knife to scrape it clean as much as possible. I may just glue the FatMat down on top to the residue. Thanks to all of you. I'll try the vinegar too.

My brain is already shot. How else can you explain a 66 year old man still playing with old Volkswagens.

[Terry Kay]

Breath deep when your gluing the new stuff back up--

You be able to talk to Jesus & come up with the answer to why your 66 and still doing what you are doing---
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"Ingorance Is A Powerful Tool If applied at The Right Time, Even Usually Surpassing Knowledge"
(E.J. Potter)

[IdahoDoug]

Another for the 3M Adhesive Remover in the white/red can. In spray can format, it is easier to use on a vertical surface. Won't damage paint, which is the design purpose. Way faster than goo gone and citrus solutions. Have fresh air circulating.

DougM
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[Alaric.H]

I have had good luck with this.


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