Vogie

I am cleaning the interior of my 66 Coupe after removal of the old interior. There is old and hardened upholstery glue on every surface. I am reluctant to try a heat gun and scraper. What is the fastest and safest method to get this stuff off.

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SPLITRAY

That's good... Use a disclaimer, lest everyone think you are endorsing some hokey product in you're thread!

Mr D.

Vogie

A forum member recommended using Goop Off that comes in a spray can. I picked some up at Home Depot (or Lowes??) and did a test spot last week. It sprays out ok but does run vice stay in one place, however it did worl just fine as the spot was clean in a very short time. I followed that area up with some acetone and it looks very clean and fresh.

When I start this in a larger area I will use a brush to help break everything away.

Vogie

You could not begin to imagine what I would write if an ad for Crane's Corvettes were to appear next to one of my post. I don't think the persons in power considered the seemingly remote possibility of an ad appearing with a post by a dissatisfied former customer.

Vogie

Thanks for the advice. I'll try some of this stuff on my next attempt.

jprop

I used Goof Off. It can be purchased in spray or gallon cans. I sprayed it on and let it sit a few minutes. The glue desolves and wipes right off. If you keep rubbing it will also take off paint so you will eventually reach bare fiberglass. It did a nice job with not much effort. In the areas that I rubbed through the paint it did not hurt the fiberglass. You do want to use it in a well ventilated area.

67-427ci

Hi Vogie: The best product I found is "Goof Off". It comes in aerosol spray and cans. I used the spray on my coupe last winter. Spray it on, wait about 20 minutes, the old adhesive becomes pliable and releases from the fiberglass surface, then use a putty knife and wire brush to to remove it. Caution.... make sure you are in a well ventilated area. This stuff will definitely kill some brain cells.
Roy



Before using Goof Off


After using Goof Off

valrico_stingray

How about 3M adhesive remover?

richbopp

Goof off or 3M adhesive ...................


But remember that you need to ventilate the area really good. I mean vent it REALLY good or else you'll start to see ads in your posts and wonder WTF is going on

Jack60

Now if your old enough and don't remember the 60's ? That proves you were there, I think

Vogie

Thanks gentlemen. All of the responses are appreciated. I have some of the 3M and will try it as well as the Goof Off. Some of the cement has hardened to the point and is so thick that I don't think the 3M will penetrate it before it evaporates. I'll let you know how it goes in a week or so.

I am old enough to have been involved in a couple of custom vans. Ahhh, rubber cement in a closed van. A small purple man just danced across my keyboard.