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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Car: 84 Z28
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removing carpet adhesive?

On my 84 Z28 there is a carpet adhesive that is very hard and almost like its welded to the floor. It is an offwhite color. Anyone got any good ways of removing it.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
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Is this stuff in about 5 places in your car? Say about 1 in the trunk, 2 in the back seat, and two in the front section? If so, I wouldn't worry about it too much. It is a sealant over some factory drain plates in the floor boards.

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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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Thats the stuff. The only problem is one is right where I want to put one of the supports for my roll cage so its got to go. I will grind, chisel or what ever to get it out but thought maybe someone had a better idea.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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The best way to get that off is to take a 90 degree die grinder with a wire wheel and sanding disc's. That is how I removed mine when I changed out my carpet. I also resealed them with new sealant before I put the new carpet down.

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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 12:30 AM
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DRY ICE!!! i have a bunch of ***** friends who take all of the sound deadener and carpet adhesive off to "lose weight" from their cars. it works pretty well
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