carpet removal

[moparjet]

does anybody have any good way to remove carpet thats been stuck to the floor and gas tanks for 30 years...and any tips on what carpet to put back in it and a good glue....any tips would great....thanks

[Konabud]

Here's a recent thread on the subject
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103569&highlight=carpet

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

acetone!

[moparjet]

Where Can I Find Acetone?

[wright27]

If you just let water sit on it for awhile the glue will start to release. Then pull! hard.

[Sleek-Jet]

Where Can I Find Acetone?
HomeDepot sells it. Most hardware stores will have it as well.

[Danhercules]

Gas. My tank leaked and my carpet came up. LOL

[El Prosecutor]

Where Can I Find Acetone?
. . . or any other paint store. If you go to Home Depot it will be in the paint department with other solvents.

[n8dawg]

What glue I couldn't get off by hand, I sanded. Used a waterproof outdoor glue from home depot and deluxe carpet from west marine. Came out soft and sweet!

[Brooski]

I put that deluxe carpet from West Marine in my last boat with 3m glue. Great carpet and was easy to work with. Going back for the same next week for the Southwind.

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Where Can I Find Acetone?
Autozone! $12 per gallon

[beerjet]

I put that deluxe carpet from West Marine in my last boat with 3m glue. Great carpet and was easy to work with. Going back for the same next week for the Southwind.
right on !After 30 years I'm surorised its not comin up on its own. Mine took some pullin (by my wife anyways)and a 4"stiff blade puddy knife. Went back down with marine grade carpet was about $9 a yard and 2 big ass cans of 3m glue. Seein as how I got mad skills the finish job looks pro.:rollside:

[mexrunner]

i worked in an upholstery shop and best bang for the buck is gasoline removes the glue fast and easy. if glue is on a nice painted surface use mineral spirits can be bought at a hardware store. on the glue go to an upholstery shop in the neihborhood and find out where they buy materials. should take about a gallon for an 18 ft boat. it should be a contact adhesive so apply it to both sides wait till it is no longer wet to the touch and stick it together normally 10 to 15 min wait depending on the tempature, if you have an old automotive siphon feed paint gun you can shot it though that just dont expect to use it for paint again or use a paint brush but i recommend the spray gun even if you have to go find a cheap one at harbor freight or a garage sale. Adam

[moparjet]

Thanks Guys For The Input.....time To Get To Work I Guess....putting Carpet Back Down Seems Like The Hard Part

[victorfb]

dont use gasoline if your going to use the heat gun aswell. duh!!! but i had to say it. you just never know. i would suggest diesel fuel. it too has the solvant properties, but a much higher flash point. SAFER.