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Tech Talk => Interior => Topic started by: jmacmurray112 on February 24, 2013, 07:28:34 AM

Title: Carpet goo
Post by: jmacmurray112 on February 24, 2013, 07:28:34 AM
Is it necessary to remove the old carpet glue before installing new carpet?

This s*** is on there good if I do need to remove it what is the best method?

I have plenty of grinding wheels and respirators i also have a badass sander.

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Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: jmacmurray112 on February 24, 2013, 07:30:27 AM
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Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: jmacmurray112 on February 24, 2013, 07:31:32 AM
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Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: Your Mom on February 24, 2013, 07:36:42 AM
Doing it to mine today...Home d sells a product by Klean-strip called adhesive remover. Brush it on, let it sit then use a stiff spreader to wipe up. Comes right off...get a few rags to wipe the small areas the spreader didn't get.
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: jmacmurray112 on February 24, 2013, 08:09:34 AM
Doing it to mine today...Home d sells a product by Klean-strip called adhesive remover. Brush it on, let it sit then use a stiff spreader to wipe up. Comes right off...get a few rags to wipe the small areas the spreader didn't get.
Ok thanks man that seems much easier than grindin it all off.
I was gunna use jasco but i was afraid it would eat the glass too.
Do they sell decent resin at HD I also need to glass my seatmounts you can see in the pics.
They've never been sealed but i think they can still hold up another couple years at least.
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: SoCalPSD on February 24, 2013, 09:03:04 AM
A pressure washer works pretty damn good as well.


That guy Corey
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on February 24, 2013, 09:42:58 AM
the problem with a grinder is that it starts to gum up once it heats up.

i've heard of people using camping gas because it lacks the additives in todays gasolines that breaks down the chemical structure of fiberglass.


The stuff 'Your Mom' mentioned sounds promising, i'd give it a try
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: Your Mom on February 24, 2013, 09:56:49 AM
Cant buy it in CA...So gotta be sneaky on how to have it shipped. Went down there today and found this out...Its the only type for that glue I know of.
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: jmacmurray112 on February 24, 2013, 10:33:10 AM
Cant buy it in CA...So gotta be sneaky on how to have it shipped. Went down there today and found this out...Its the only type for that glue I know of.
So HD in CA does  or does not have the stripper you're talking about?

Or are you saying you can't get the camping gas in CA?
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: muffbro on February 24, 2013, 10:33:17 AM
Ok.  U guys need out of state stuff??   

I'm in Mississippi .... Just sayin


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Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: GT Jets on February 24, 2013, 10:47:43 AM
Have you guys tried wax stripper for linoleum floors? I have had pretty good success with it.

I think the Depot sells it. I used Zep.
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: jmacmurray112 on February 24, 2013, 11:01:18 AM
Anyonee tried jasco??

Anyone just glue right over the top of old glue??

I'm gettin anxious here i wanna get this s*** done !! LOL

But i want it done the right way.
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: SoCalPSD on February 24, 2013, 11:21:03 AM
Try ace, they still carry it
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: Your Mom on February 24, 2013, 12:06:48 PM
Ace just carries orange based remover which is strong enough to drink...
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: ka0tyk on February 24, 2013, 12:34:21 PM
I had no prob removing it with a wire wheel. Made a mess but just vacuumed it out and had a prepped cleaned surface for new glue.
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: farmergord on February 24, 2013, 09:51:19 PM
I used a citrus stripper from HD and it worked awesome. dissolved the hard thick glue from the old carpet and I just power washed the residue out the jet hole. don't be afraid of it ,it is plenty strong enough to dissolve heavy glue but not harsh to breath .
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on February 24, 2013, 11:49:09 PM
I had no prob removing it with a wire wheel. Made a mess but just vacuumed it out and had a prepped cleaned surface for new glue.

I used a wire wheel and it just turned into a consistency of used chewing gum once it warmed up. just kinda pushed it into a ball and i had scrape it up with a putty knife
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: Sanger Bill on February 25, 2013, 08:36:27 AM
I used the citrus stripper too, works great, non toxic to breathe or be around for too long.  Stay away from the Jasco, too strong and too toxic.
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: jmacmurray112 on February 25, 2013, 12:24:07 PM
I ended up using a wire wheel it didn't gum up at all just dusty A F.

Now i gotta finish sanding , paint,  lay the carpet, toss in the interior and head to the lake !
And drop in the fresh chevy of course

Thanks fellas
Title: Re: Carpet goo
Post by: ka0tyk on February 25, 2013, 04:09:23 PM
I ended up using a wire wheel it didn't gum up at all just dusty A F.

Now i gotta finish sanding , paint,  lay the carpet, toss in the interior and head to the lake !
And drop in the fresh chevy of course

Thanks fellas

not much a wire wheel cant remove... best tool in the garage.  :beer:
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