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dave66
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 Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:39 am Post subject: Glue removal |
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Anyone have any suggestions on the best way to get rid of some old glue that is left over from my cheap carpet being ripped out? I have been using razor blades, but I am breaking them like crazy. The caroet was gone when I bought it, but they did leave the glue however.
I have only had my 66' for two months and I would serious like to slap the person who had it prior for all the off the wall corky things they had done. The things people do make no sense nor do they have respect for the VW. |
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jengel451
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Location: Greenacres, WA (yeah, like the show)
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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| depends on the glue and how thick. In the past, i've used a acetone soaked rag, and let it sit on the glue for a bit, softens it up enough to scrape off. |
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Mr Bs Bug N Buggy
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Location: Spokane Valley, Wa
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:37 am Post subject: |
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| jengel451 wrote: | | depends on the glue and how thick. In the past, i've used a acetone soaked rag, and let it sit on the glue for a bit, softens it up enough to scrape off. |
Well....you must have stayed in the car with the windows rolled up, I got it figured out now.....  You know I mess with ya cause I like ya.....never anything negative intended Jim, just having some fun..... 
On topic now, I don't know what tools you have available to you but a red 3M scotch pad on a die grinder will knock dried glue right off. Then just repaint with bomb can....Good luck and remember these things are fun !!!!
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dave66
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:10 am Post subject: thanks |
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| I will give the acetone a try. It is a yellow colored glue and in some places it is a light brown. It is a pain in the rear to scrape off, I am going through razor blades like crazy! |
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Mr Bs Bug N Buggy
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:23 am Post subject: |
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It is more than likely just contact cement.
Acetone is harsh as I am sure you know, take proper steps for ventilation !!!
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jengel451
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Mr Bs Bug N Buggy wrote: |
Well....you must have stayed in the car with the windows rolled up, I got it figured out now..... You know I mess with ya cause I like ya.....never anything negative intended Jim, just having some fun..... |
I find comfort in the voices......... |
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