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Old Dec 22, 2021 | 06:33 PM
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Any recommendations on what's best to use to clean up the interior floor of 60+yrs of grime & dried adhesive from the carpet ? Attached image below...


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I used 3M Adhesive Remover when I did the '65. I was a real mess of glue and some jute fiber. Spray it on let it sit a bit and then scrape it off. Work in a well ventilated space and perhaps where a respirator if need be. It may take several sprays depending on how thick the glue is. Lots of rags and paper towels also required.
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Note the incorrect carpet piece that was in the car when we got it. No rear blower panel.
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I used a scraper, lacquer thinner, Scotch-Brite pads, paper towels, and a lot of elbow grease. Good luck!





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These Vettes must cost a fortune to maintain!
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I got an old hand wire brush to start out getting the old jute off. It clogged it up but did remove it pretty well.
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Originally Posted by DZVette
I used 3M Adhesive Remover when I did the '65. I was a real mess of glue and some jute fiber. Spray it on let it sit a bit and then scrape it off. Work in a well ventilated space and perhaps where a respirator if need be. It may take several sprays depending on how thick the glue is. Lots of rags and paper towels also required.
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Note the incorrect carpet piece that was in the car when we got it. No rear blower panel.
That looks pretty amazing. Thanks for the tips
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Old Dec 23, 2021 | 10:32 AM
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The OP has more to worry about than cleaning adhesive, he's got some big holes to fix.
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THAT came really clean !
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I used AutoTech "Quick and Easy" and was very pleased with the results. Be sure you have adequate ventilation and a proper mask (for fumes, not just dust).




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Originally Posted by How Are You
These Vettes must cost a fortune to maintain!
Maintaining them is cheap compared to anything new. For instance have you priced a starter for a new car versus an older vette? It's the tinkering and upgrading that can run into some serious money. My 5 speed cost me nearly as much as the car did initially.

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