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I have got a problem and I'm sure someone on this site will have a solution or will at least humor me as I deal with this very sticky situation. My project of the moment is a 1969 Eastport that I purchased from the original owner. His judgement about the feel of non-skid Whaler floor has left me with A whole bunch of carpet glue in the little nooks and crannies of what is otherwise a superb boat. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to get this stuff off,other than getting somebody else to do it, that could help me ease the pain of this process. I have tried about everything and it seems that lying in the bottom of the boat with a cold beer and tracing the pattern with a scribe is about the most effective method so far. My problem is I want to use the boat some day and I can't keep drinking all this beer.

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In time the sun will take it off, as in breaking it down. that stuff is like contact cement.
reed this link.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=59476


http://www.napierenvironmental.com/pdf1/removall700_flooring_adhesive_remover335.pdf

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mobyduke;
go to the auto supply store or west marine (if you are rich) and buy a quart of 3m adhesive remover. It comes in a red can. It will disolve the adhesive without harming the gelcoat. spread some on the area to be cleaned, let it sit for a few min. then use a stiff nylon bristle brush scrub the deck. the adhesive will come up and you can wipe the deck with a rag to remove.
I would then wash the deck to remove any remaining adhesive remover.

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I have read it is a trial and error exercise to find the right product for the specific adhesive that was used.

Do a small test area first and go easy.

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I have not tried the 3M remover, I have used Oil-Flo which is a commercial adhesive remover. The best way I have found so far is a brass brush in a drill. Use the brass version, not the steel as it is softer but will remove the glue. Do not leave it in one place too long or push too hard or it will dig into the gelcoat.
Do a search for carpet glue or cleaning non-skid, lots of info here on this board.

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This may be too simple, and as Phil says, it may be a case of finding the right remover for that specific adhesive, but you may want to give boiling water a try... I'd read recently it can be very effective in removing certain carpet glues.

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One other way I have heard about is dry ice, it makes it brittle just move to the next area to be cleaned. I have Not tried this only heard about this method.

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I recently replaced the sound-proofing in my motor cover. It's foam padding glued to fiberglass. I tried:
acetone, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, isopropyl alcohol, WD40, Simple Green, 409, and citrus cleaner. Lacquer thinner almost cut it but not really.

Then I tried 3M adhesive remover and it came right off. Wonderful stuff!

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Dry ice works on floors to aid in loosing tile, but not sure what it would do to gelcoat

How much carpet glue do you have down, and where is it?

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There is about one tube of this stuff in the non-skid area in front of the pilot seat and
between the pilot seat and rear seat. I am off to the auto store to get some 3M adhesive remover as that seems to be the consensus of
all you wonderful Whaler guys. It's certainly nice to be on a forum where people not known to you are so
helpful
Duke
!980 Revenge V22,1969 Eastport

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Try Goo Gone. You can purchase at home depot for under $7.00 dollars or at a marine store. I've used it to remove glue and silicone. Works like a charm. Use a plastic razor blade or putty knife to remove glue. If not completely satisfied, you can return unused portion to manufacturer for 100% refund. But I know you'll like it and use it on other things as well. LOL


Key-z

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I wouldn't consider using boiling water as extreme hot can cause the fiberglass to loose its adhesion to the foam causing a possible soft spot same principle as not using extreme heat to remove the decals because of the same effect. The theory is spot on but couldn't be a good idea due to the Whaler construction.

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Tried some OOPS . IT worked on some of the lighter patches, Tried some 3M stuff called General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08987 Don't know if this is the same as 3M Adhesive Remover or not. It seems to work but is hard to use unless wind is blowing 20 mph, I only thought I was getting a buzz with the beer, This stuff will really stink the place up and give you strange dreams.
Mobyduke

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Moby,
go to Lowes and get the brass brush. It will work, I promise you. Check out my thread from last year, and no I don't have any further after photo's cause i'm not done.
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...post_16866

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Thanks kamie,
I' gonna stop tomorrow and pick one up.
Got a big bunch of it off tonight in about 2 hours with a little effort and
some chemicals. Using a small stiff bristle brush and a carbide tipped scoring tool.
Surprised that the pattern allows you to scrape through 4 ways and a lot of the hard glue chips off
The soft stuff is a pain in the b...
Duke

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It actually comes off easier when it's hard. I know that doesn't seem to make sense because we are all told to soften things up and wash them away but carpet glue is different. Chip off as much as you can, then soften and wash the remainder.

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OOP's is not the same as Goo Gone. It really works good.

Key-z

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OOP's is not the same as Goo Gone. It really works good.

Key-z