glue removal

[Axkiker]

So I am in the process of removing all the flooring etc in my boat. This is all pretty straight forward and going as expected. My main concern at this point is removing the carpet glue from the sides.

I had figured that a really course (40 grit) flapper disc would remove it easily but as I have found it seems to smear it a lot.

Any hints to get rid of the nasty mess. I had planned on going with some sort of bed liner coating but if I cant remove all of the glue I will not be able to. I assume I would have to go back to carpet which I do not want to do.

Any help ???

 

[old islander]

Re: glue removal

Fiberglass or aluminum boat?

 

[old islander]

Re: glue removal

If it's aluminum use paint stripper on it. It will eat it off in nothing flat. Rinse well with water and scrub with a scotch brite pad after the stripper. Then follow the instructions for surface prep with the bed liner material.

 

[Axkiker]

Re: glue removal

Unfortunately its fiberglass... and 24' of it... ughhhhhhh

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Re: glue removal

This is what you need. You can see it in action in this video starting @ 17:36

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-bhYLMvf84#aid=P-3JWJUkefM

 

[jimmy wise]

Re: glue removal

I have a wire wheel tool that nocked it off pretty fast on mine but most of the wood got changed

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: glue removal

Cup brush on a 4-1/2" grinder eats away carpet glue fast!

 

[Auger01]

Re: glue removal

Methyl ethyl ketone, a.k.a. MEK is what you need. It works. Really.