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ex everything 08-22-2004 03:56 PM

What's the best helper to elbow grease. I've been using a paint scraper but I'm thinking some sort of chemical might help removing the old underpad/glue remnants.

thanks
craig.

Bigmike216 08-22-2004 04:02 PM

you might try some denatured alcohol (methylated spirits it's called now I think) That stuff will take most anything off [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ August 22, 2004, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: bigmike216 ]

algore 08-22-2004 05:35 PM

depending on the glue, can't you steam it off? [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]

JRace 08-23-2004 08:11 AM

Go to your friendly neighbor hood carpet store. Ask them for advice.

Tim Baillie. 08-23-2004 09:10 AM

Take a butane torch and burn it all, it will go hard then it will scrape off real easy with a putty knife.

Just did the regal floor the other day.

MR2NR 08-23-2004 11:16 AM

Fire - the answer to pretty much anything.

You could also try Xylene or Toluleane (sp).

****** do not use in conjunction with fire ******

make sure you have a respirator and very well ventilated area.

[ August 23, 2004, 12:16 PM: Message edited by: MR2NR ]

KillerGrand 08-23-2004 12:07 PM

I used to own a carpet store.
The glue used in your car is more likely to be a contact cement type adhesive.
Home Depot has some products in the flooring section that should be able to remove the glue.
I think that burning it is a bad idea (fire hazard and really bad fumes).
Also, you might try mineral spirits (usually will remove glue and is cheap).


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