carpet glue removal
Pro
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
I used a drill with a wheel that was made out of some type of plastic fibers all glued together (something found in the bottom of my toolchest from who knows when) worked pretty well. Might be a little less harsh than steel on the fiberglass, depending on your 'touch' of course.
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From: Crossville TN
If the old adhesive is well adhered to the surface and does not have any significant thickness to it, just clean it up and leave it alone. It will be under the carpeting anyway. If you have a 'lump' of adhesive, scrape it down or use the wire brush method. Who's going to see it after you install the carpeting?
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
If the old adhesive is well adhered to the surface and does not have any significant thickness to it, just clean it up and leave it alone. It will be under the carpeting anyway. If you have a 'lump' of adhesive, scrape it down or use the wire brush method. Who's going to see it after you install the carpeting?
Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Stavanger
leaving tings alone is someting i wish i was better at. small tings always turn into big projects with me.
I lost a bolt from the wiper arm festing plate behind the dash.
That have now resulted in that the whole interior of the car is out. dynomat, changing the complete eletrical wiring, withe gauges and leeds in all bulbs behind dash. changed all vacum inside car, ac delete cover and new heater core +++
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From: Austin Tx
If the old adhesive is well adhered to the surface and does not have any significant thickness to it, just clean it up and leave it alone. It will be under the carpeting anyway. If you have a 'lump' of adhesive, scrape it down or use the wire brush method. Who's going to see it after you install the carpeting?
