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Old 08-01-2012, 06:39 PM   #1
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Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

The P.O of my '74 used spray glue to hold down a piece of carpet to the floor. My truck is a Custom 10 and was supposed to have a rubber mat that went from the front of the seat to the firewall. Under the seats are nicely painted white (Body color).

How can I remove this glue without hurting the paint?
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Old 08-01-2012, 10:50 PM   #2
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

Try paint thinner. or gugone.
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Old 08-02-2012, 01:41 AM   #3
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

I've had success with WD-40 and 3M Adhesive Remover.
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Old 08-02-2012, 02:05 AM   #4
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

Yeah try soaking it with wd40.
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Old 08-02-2012, 02:16 AM   #5
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

Is "Liquid wrench" Close enough? I have a case of that stuff.
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Old 08-02-2012, 02:17 AM   #6
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

I would test it on a paint spot no one will see in case it eats the paint first.
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Old 08-02-2012, 03:08 AM   #7
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

Look for Super Clean in a purple bottle at your local parts store. Stuff is amazing.
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Old 08-02-2012, 07:14 AM   #8
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

3M adhesive remover wil do the trick
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Old 08-02-2012, 07:57 AM   #9
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

I had the same problem and used a gal of lacquer thinner. Cut it off pretty good. Just have plenty of rags if you have a large area. Left the paint in good shape. Test a small area, I think you will find it faster that most solvents.
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:30 AM   #10
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

i had to scrape most of mine
I tried a few things,but it was softer on a hot day
that scraper was the best for it
mine was baking/burning stinky on the hump
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Old 08-02-2012, 03:50 PM   #11
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Re: Removing carpet spray glue from paint?

Wow luckily my floor is not as bad as yours! I can still see the paint pretty good.
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