Help with stripping interior tar paper-like coating
03-19-2008, 08:43 PM
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I'll post finished pics in a month or so if I ever get this done....and if my fingers still work then from all the scraping.
This is when I thought, "yeah no problem I can do this"
Here I'm becoming a little concerned that the 5 gallons of adhesive remover I bought may not be enough.
And right here is the exact moment I said outloud, "What the hell did I get myself into". Everything is glued in this car...everything and everywhere.
This is when I thought, "yeah no problem I can do this"
Here I'm becoming a little concerned that the 5 gallons of adhesive remover I bought may not be enough.
And right here is the exact moment I said outloud, "What the hell did I get myself into". Everything is glued in this car...everything and everywhere.
03-19-2008, 09:04 PM
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My preferred method is a good heatgun, a set of metal scrapers in various widths, and a "crud thug." If you plan to repaint the tub anyway, the crud thug is perfect for removing the remaining adhesive under the tar. I've done an entire car in a few hours with no chemicals.
03-19-2008, 09:08 PM
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03-19-2008, 10:34 PM
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The alcantara was done by Rob (Budd?) and I cut it down and made it a "shorty" dash and rapped the excess material around. Center vents are still functional with fresh air as is defrost. Despite the stock HVAC being removed. Side vents are dummies.
03-20-2008, 12:22 AM
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bought a propane torch tonight and used it...still not close to done BUT what a world of difference!
torch for 10 seconds then scrape....repeat
torch for 10 seconds then scrape....repeat
03-20-2008, 12:22 AM
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where can i get a crud thug for all the adhesive crap?...nevermind I found it and man that thing is pricey at $400+
might just try a grind with an attahment (imitation crud thug)
might just try a grind with an attahment (imitation crud thug)
03-20-2008, 03:12 AM
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how did you guys get the floor clean enough to paint? I thought about getting mine sandblasted and painted eventually.
03-20-2008, 09:35 AM
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