[cabmandone]

I've decided to tackle replacing my interior carpet in my 85. I started removing the old adhesive and couldn't find any adhesive remover that wouldn't also take up the paint. I tried using a few solvent based removers but the paint would come up with it. I then moved to some of the citrus based adhesive removers. Still softening the paint and taking some up with it. I then started cleaning up in some spots where I hadn't put any of the remover using water and a towel. I noticed the adhesive was coming up just by wiping with a wet towel. I moved to water and a semi abrasive steel wool. The paint was staying put and the adhesive was coming up.

If you're thinking of taking up your old carpet, you might want to try something like 0000 steel wool and warm water. I'm too far gone and will most likely be putting some POR 15 or some other paint to protect the metal. Maybe my accidental "discovery" can save someone some grief and keep you from breathing in fumes or smelling orange for the next two days.