removal of spray on glue

TopBud · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject: removal of spray on glue

I am ripping apart the splitty in order to get it ready for spring. I am trading the safari's for a set of front window/door seals and starting on the interior. The PO or someone before sprayed some some spray glue to hold down a gross carpet. I did a search and found that some people recommended removing it with MEK,brake cleaner or even sanding. I worked on the Mcode with brake clean and it took a long time to get it looking good. I tried a fine sandpaper and it seemed as if the glue was clogging the sandpaper and it was not effective. I am searching for some other ways people have removed it. I have the time. The pics below are of the spray on glue underneath the front area where the seats go.

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Lair · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

Try a can of 3M Adhesive Cleaner or a can of Acrysol.

You'll need to test both products on your paint first. I left a 3M-soaked towel on the hood a Jag for 10 minutes, and it dulled the clearcoat. Embarassed

KarmannBob · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:13 pm Post subject:

Scrub it with lacquer thinner and a rag, always works for me. Be sure the area is well ventilated.
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dstefun · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:48 am Post subject:

If the adhesive is still soft, X2 on the 3M adhesive cleaner, and Goo Gone works good too. If it's really hard you might have to sand it off.

Khopkinsx · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:05 am Post subject:

Acetone.

I would pour some on and let it soak a bit, but not too long as it will evaporate. Put some more on a rag, and scrub away. Be liberal with the acetone. You can get gallon cans at Home Depot.

Let us know what works best for you.
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Major Woody · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:23 am Post subject:

Man I hate that stuff. On both my VWs that stuff has been as hard as a rock. The only thing that would touch it was 80 grit on a DA.

bushaus · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:29 am Post subject:

Z · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject:

Goo Gone seems to remove all traces of everything I've ever used it on, and doesn't seem to hurt paint, varnish, etc. I'd still test it, though. That hard glue has been there a LONG time, and I'm not sure I've ever tried it on that kind of stuff.

Plus, it smells all orangey afterwards...

arthurnugen · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

I would never use Acetone on anything for any reason. It's highly toxic. If you do use it, wear an excellent respirator and never let it touch your skin.

Just a thought, but why not try a heat gun and a plastic scraper first?
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Alaskan Adventurer · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:56 pm Post subject:

heat gun then 3m glue remover (Napa paint store sells it) if this dont work then sandblast...3m glue remover will not hurt the paint like AT or
LT will
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TopBud · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:51 pm Post subject:

The weekend has kept me busy. I am heading to napa in the morning to try the 3M glue remover. I will post pics and try several different methods and let you know how they work. Thanks for the advice. stay tuned.
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Lair · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject:

Pick up some latex or nitrile gloves while you're there.

Your hands will thank you for it.


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