Leadership Team RogNeedham Posted April 27, 2023 Leadership Team Share Posted April 27, 2023 Hi,I'm stripping down my Porsche 964 for a refurb and have now reached the obstinate glue residue under the carpet which has now yellowed and hardened over the past 30+ years. I've tried a heat gun (which just seems to caramelise the surface) and Screwfix No Nonsense Sealant Remover. It appears as though I need a weapon's grade / industrial strength.Any recommendations please?CheersRog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 http://www.jackals-forge.com/lotus/993/m003.htmlRog, i remember reading this a few years ago. Might be helpful. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 27, 2023 Member Share Posted April 27, 2023 What's the surface from which you're removing the glue? And how is it going to be treated?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Jackal used to be on old blatchat - had a serious seven crash at Spa coming out of Eau Rouge and there was some coolant on the track (on youtube somewhere)His yellow 911 was stunning - also some vids of this on his website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Shortshift Posted April 27, 2023 Leadership Team Share Posted April 27, 2023 In response to #2...Good grief! The best of luck, Rog. See you on the other side?James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team RogNeedham Posted April 28, 2023 Author Leadership Team Share Posted April 28, 2023 I remember Jackal's Porsche and his 7. Will take a look. Thx allRog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 The Duranail - one of the early cars to have a duratec transplanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team RogNeedham Posted April 28, 2023 Author Leadership Team Share Posted April 28, 2023 Have now read Jackal's detailed explanation of the removal of the same material I am tackling, in which he mentions Xylene (along with an appropriate warning!)Just spent 10 mins reading about Xylene and it's attendant less than pleasant side effects. The strong recommendation to use a specific type of respirator and other protections, has tempted me to stick to persistence, swearing and elbow grease.Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 30, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted April 30, 2023 I find swearing helps a lot Rog. (well it makes me feel better, even if it does shift any of the horrible resilient material) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastererPete Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I've found Isopropyl Alcohol (99%) useful when removing glue residues. Depending on what surface the glue is on of course. Leave it to soak if possible and continue with elbow grease. Disclaimer:- I haven't had to use it on 30+ year old glue but its worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 2, 2023 Member Share Posted May 2, 2023 Yes, isopropyl alcohol is an excellent first choice solvent for many purposes. I recommend only moving further up the Hierarchy of Solvents if it's essential. I haven't recommended anything because I don't know how the surface is going to be treated after it's degunked...Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Staffs AR Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Thanks again all,the surface is the (predominantly) lightly painted steel interior of the car. Not sure at this stage if the bodyshell will be dipped, but once the rebuild does begin, fresh adhesive will be applied to secure new sound deadening material / carpets etccheersRog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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