Success !!! So thinking about what to try next I decided to try the Goof Off gel adhesive remover again . I sprayed it on in a fairly large area and let it set for 10 minutes . The plastic putty knife easily glided along with the adhesive forming a gooey wake

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In about 1.5 hours I stripped off 3/4 of the adhesive . Easy peazy

. Tomorrow I will finish with the adhesive removal and then start sanding . Milt you are spot on 220 in soapy water should do the trick . Man this has been MUCH harder than I thought it would be .