Cleaning interior question
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Define "best"....
I would use a sharp scraper to lop off as much of the excess as possible. Then, I would lay whatever new stuff I had on top of the leftovers. A bit of spray adhesive is all you need to keep the new stuff from slipping.....except on the vertical panels (firewall, rear of storage compartment). There you need to use the rubber plugs or other mechanical means of retaining the carpeting (et al). Glue/adhesive will NOT hold up on those panels for very long.
I would use a sharp scraper to lop off as much of the excess as possible. Then, I would lay whatever new stuff I had on top of the leftovers. A bit of spray adhesive is all you need to keep the new stuff from slipping.....except on the vertical panels (firewall, rear of storage compartment). There you need to use the rubber plugs or other mechanical means of retaining the carpeting (et al). Glue/adhesive will NOT hold up on those panels for very long.
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From: Lake in the Hills IL
[QUOTE=Alan 71;1595271839]Hi C,
I used lacquer thinner.
I was working inside so 'enjoyed' it very much.
Regards,
Alan
Is that a speck of dust I see in the drivers side of Alan's carpet in that picture? Probably the cleanest floor of any car ever, even cleaner than from the factory.
I used lacquer thinner.
I was working inside so 'enjoyed' it very much.
Regards,
Alan
Is that a speck of dust I see in the drivers side of Alan's carpet in that picture? Probably the cleanest floor of any car ever, even cleaner than from the factory.
Last edited by raydog9379; Aug 2, 2017 at 03:10 PM.
Drifting
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From: Blanco County, TX
I'm a fan, but you have to follow the directions meticulously. I've used it on the frame where it was impossible to remove every bit of rust and on non-rusted clean metal on the windshield frame. It'll be obvious that you got a good acid etch. It'll take a topcoat after you sand the gloss off. Using POR 15 is probably overkill and takes some time and effort, but I've found it to work well. It's been on my frame for ~6 years, and looks the same as it did when I put it on, no peeling whatsoever. Make sure you wear gloves when using the Marine Clean, metal prep and POR. And a respirator when using POR if you are working in an enclosed space.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cape Girardeau Missouri
I once removed about 1,500 sqft of glued down foam back carpet residue from wood floors using gallons and gallons of lacquer thinner and a commercial floor buffer with a bristle pad. Only two windows and one door in the space. I had a couple fans exhausting and kept fire extinguishers nearby. Was I ever stoned...and lucky that I didn't burn down the building 
To the op: If you do use lacquer thinner or similar be certain to have a fire extinguisher at hand as well as some ventilation.
To the op: If you do use lacquer thinner or similar be certain to have a fire extinguisher at hand as well as some ventilation.
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Instructor
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From: Waco Texas
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Instructor
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From: Waco Texas
I once removed about 1,500 sqft of glued down foam back carpet residue from wood floors using gallons and gallons of lacquer thinner and a commercial floor buffer with a bristle pad. Only two windows and one door in the space. I had a couple fans exhausting and kept fire extinguishers nearby. Was I ever stoned...and lucky that I didn't burn down the building
To the op: If you do use lacquer thinner or similar be certain to have a fire extinguisher at hand as well as some ventilation.
To the op: If you do use lacquer thinner or similar be certain to have a fire extinguisher at hand as well as some ventilation.
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Instructor
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From: Waco Texas
Race Director
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From: NYC NY
I'm a fan, but you have to follow the directions meticulously. I've used it on the frame where it was impossible to remove every bit of rust and on non-rusted clean metal on the windshield frame. It'll be obvious that you got a good acid etch. It'll take a topcoat after you sand the gloss off. Using POR 15 is probably overkill and takes some time and effort, but I've found it to work well. It's been on my frame for ~6 years, and looks the same as it did when I put it on, no peeling whatsoever. Make sure you wear gloves when using the Marine Clean, metal prep and POR. And a respirator when using POR if you are working in an enclosed space.
Very accurate and well said. 
Instructor
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I used a very safe citrus-based remover to remove all of the mastic from my car. I increased the mechanical effect using a small party knife followed by a brass scrub brush. No harmful odors. Light residue can't be removed with with any household cleaner. If you want me to find the brand name and post it here, please let me know.
PS, the stuff is amazing on silicone too.
PS, the stuff is amazing on silicone too.
Last edited by NRAROX; Aug 11, 2017 at 08:35 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Waco Texas
I used a very safe citrus-based remover to remove all of the mastic from my car. I increased the mechanical effect using a small party knife followed by a brass scrub brush. No harmful odors. Light residue can't be removed with with any household cleaner. If you want me to find the brand name and post it here, please let me know.
PS, the stuff is amazing on silicone too.
PS, the stuff is amazing on silicone too.