Carpet Glue removal

Pstallo · 03-19-2015, 08:44 AM

While installing new carpet, I got 3M 77 spray glue on some of the new carpet.

Does anyone know the best technique to remove the glue without ruining the carpet?

wolds · wolds's Garage

have you tried mineral spirits on a clean piece of tee shirt? Laquer thinner would most likely work if the MS won't cut it. I would test it on some scrap carpeting first of course.

javadog · 03-19-2015, 09:07 AM

I'd start with 3M adhesive remover.

JR

NY65912 · 03-19-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by javadog

i'd start with 3m adhesive remover.

Jr

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Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

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Originally Posted by javadog

I'd start with 3M adhesive remover.

JR

This is in a spray can if I remember correctly. I really liked that stuff.

Pstallo · 03-19-2015, 11:09 AM

Got it! Just ordered it on Amazon!

Ayles · 03-19-2015, 11:35 AM

I'm halfway through a carpet install. Do you have a thread on yours?

javadog · 03-19-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

This is in a spray can if I remember correctly. I really liked that stuff.

Also comes in a pint- or quart-sized can...

JR

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

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Originally Posted by Ayles

I'm halfway through a carpet install. Do you have a thread on yours?

Here's plenty to chew on.

How to install RS carpet and make it look good?

Thanks JR on the remover info.

Pstallo · 03-19-2015, 01:45 PM

Ayles, I don't have a thread on it--however, I was using the AppBiz carpet for cabriolets and I found a set of Youtube videos that were really helpful.

If you search for Lakewell Porsche Carpet Installation, it will pull up a set of three videos on how to do it. Some of the video is dark and in one segment, the installer speaks in French, but I was able to watch what he did and follow along.

Some tips: You will have to trim carpet here and there, so have sharp scissors and a set of utility blades. They dull quickly--I went through about 10 razors on mine.

When spraying the glue, wear disposable rubber gloves so your fingers don't get sticky. Get a box of 100 because you will pull them off and get new ones frequently.

To mark holes in the carpet for screws, bolts, etc. I used a small punch. I first poked it through a piece of masking tape and slid the masking tape up near the handle of the punch. Then, I poked the hole through the carpet, then slid the tape down onto the carpet. That way, I could always tell where the hole in the carpet was. Otherwise, I lost it almost immediately.

Pstallo · 03-19-2015, 01:47 PM

Back on topic, I tried paint thinner and a t-shirt like Wolds suggested and with just a little scrubbing, the glue came right off and didn't damage the carpet at all.

I even did it in time to cancel my Amazon order!

nineball · 03-19-2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pstallo

When spraying the glue, wear disposable rubber gloves so your fingers don't get sticky. Get a box of 100 because you will pull them off and get new ones frequently.

better tip - wear two pairs of gloves so when you need to do something else you can just remove one of them and keep working.