Removing carpet from an aluminum deck on a pontoon???
Apr 6, 2024 10:58:24 #
TimFly wrote:
Good Morning Oz
I had an Uncle who installed formica counter tops using contact cement. If he made a mistake he had a spray bottle with acetone in it. He would lift a corner and spray the acetone which would desolve the contact cement. This method would not damage the material, which could be reused, and made for a somewhat easy cleanup. Maybe others on the board can chime in if they think this would damage anything.
Thanks
Have a Great Day and
Good Luck
I had an Uncle who installed formica counter tops using contact cement. If he made a mistake he had a spray bottle with acetone in it. He would lift a corner and spray the acetone which would desolve the contact cement. This method would not damage the material, which could be reused, and made for a somewhat easy cleanup. Maybe others on the board can chime in if they think this would damage anything.
Thanks
Have a Great Day and
Good Luck
Thank you
Apr 6, 2024 15:44:04 #
TimFly wrote:
Good Morning Oz
I had an Uncle who installed formica counter tops using contact cement. If he made a mistake he had a spray bottle with acetone in it. He would lift a corner and spray the acetone which would desolve the contact cement. This method would not damage the material, which could be reused, and made for a somewhat easy cleanup. Maybe others on the board can chime in if they think this would damage anything.
Thanks
Have a Great Day and
Good Luck
I had an Uncle who installed formica counter tops using contact cement. If he made a mistake he had a spray bottle with acetone in it. He would lift a corner and spray the acetone which would desolve the contact cement. This method would not damage the material, which could be reused, and made for a somewhat easy cleanup. Maybe others on the board can chime in if they think this would damage anything.
Thanks
Have a Great Day and
Good Luck
Depends on the glue used. Alcohol and Acetone are the 2 Universal Solvents. Some need Acetone, some Alcohol.
Apr 6, 2024 18:54:45 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Anyone know of a good method?
Hey, Carl. A couple years back I took all the carpet out of my boat. I too, started using a heat gun and scrapper. It was too slow, messy. The gun would get overheated 🥵 me too. So what I came up with is an oscillating multi-tool. With a half round, fine toothed blade. You get a little bit started and then you pull up on it as you’re cutting the underside of it where the carpet meets the glue. Purdy much just like “skin’n” an animal. I did it in small sections. Makes it easier to handle. Probably altogether it took me about 8 hours to do the whole boat. BTW… mine was on plywood. I don’t think that it would make a difference on aluminum… then I used an orbital sander to get the glue removed.
🐟onOscillating multi-tool
Half-round blade
The fun part
Apr 6, 2024 19:34:07 #
Apr 6, 2024 19:39:01 #
Fishing Fool wrote:
Acetone will probably remove the glue.
I tried various chemicals but they were messy and still left a tacky finish. That was on plywood. Maybe different results on aluminum. Sander worked best for me…
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Apr 6, 2024 19:42:43 #
A buddy is doing his pontoon, with that said I have a 17.5 Lowe that is also on aluminum in my future.
Thank all of you.
Thank all of you.
Apr 6, 2024 19:55:30 #
Apr 6, 2024 20:51:13 #
I use Gorillas water proof glue on my aluminum deck last year work good 😀👍🏽
Apr 6, 2024 21:00:51 #
Billycrap2 wrote:
I use Gorillas water proof glue on my aluminum deck last year work good 😀👍🏽
Thank you
Apr 6, 2024 22:25:34 #
Apr 7, 2024 18:47:15 #
DocB
Loc: Bama
Guys,
Friends with a guy that installs carpet in boats on a regular basis, he specializes in boat repairs.... Soak the old carpet with acetone in an area to get it started coming up, then continue to add acetone as you work the section up... Use more acetone to clean up residue..... ALWAYS work with good ventilation!!!
Doc
Friends with a guy that installs carpet in boats on a regular basis, he specializes in boat repairs.... Soak the old carpet with acetone in an area to get it started coming up, then continue to add acetone as you work the section up... Use more acetone to clean up residue..... ALWAYS work with good ventilation!!!
Doc
Apr 7, 2024 19:22:44 #
DocB wrote:
Guys,
Friends with a guy that installs carpet in boats on a regular basis, he specializes in boat repairs.... Soak the old carpet with acetone in an area to get it started coming up, then continue to add acetone as you work the section up... Use more acetone to clean up residue..... ALWAYS work with good ventilation!!!
Doc
Friends with a guy that installs carpet in boats on a regular basis, he specializes in boat repairs.... Soak the old carpet with acetone in an area to get it started coming up, then continue to add acetone as you work the section up... Use more acetone to clean up residue..... ALWAYS work with good ventilation!!!
Doc
Thank you!
Apr 7, 2024 22:06:19 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Anyone know of a good method?
Go to lowes website and look up floor scrapers with a long handle and also use a heat gun if needed. Good luck with your project.
Apr 7, 2024 22:49:19 #
Fishandrods wrote:
Go to lowes website and look up floor scrapers with a long handle and also use a heat gun if needed. Good luck with your project.
Thank you
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