removing carpet

[Tadams]

In the back area of my Barracuda. I was pulling the carpet last night. There are some areas where it was glued down. What would be the best way to remove the thick glue areas before I sand and seal this area. There were some areas the carpet would tear but remain stuck to the glued areas.
Thanks

 

[Mopar Tim]

maybe some heat and a putty knife. Dont burn your car down.

 

[Tadams]

I thought that would be better than sanding and making a mess. Thanks

 

[barbee6043]

yank it out, run knife under it if you have to???

 

[Tadams]

I did get it out, but there are several areas where the glue is very thick and hard. This is on the side panels more so than the floor.

 

[mderoy340]

Acetone in a well ventilated area. Apply with a paint brush, as is softens up use a scraper.
Next use a scotch brite pad and acetone to get the small stuff.

 

[Darter6]

I have had good luck with removing adhesives with WD-40. Spray well and let soak ovenight.

 

[4spdcuda66]

The rear seat back and cargo shelf in the back of your barracuda are glued down pretty good. I took all that stuff out of my car and bought two new sheets of poster board at Hobby Lobby and glued that in after cleaning off the old stuff. That gives the new carpet a flat surface to lay upon. I used 3M #90 spray adhesive for both poster board and carpet.


You can see the progression in the photos. I can't find the pics of the cargo shelf with poster board attached, but you get the idea.

 

[Tadams]

All great ideas. I had thought of the wd 40, but ran out of time last night. Also like the idea of the poster board with the adhesive. I haven't thought of that yet, but when I do install the new carpet, what type of adhesive should I use.

 

[4spdcuda66]

Any good spray adhesive will work. 3M #77 or #90 are both good. The green can in my photo is #90.

 

[Tadams]

Just curious, Did the rear seat have a smell to it when you removed it. How could I solve this issue? I was hoping by removing it and allowing it to air out may help.

 

[4spdcuda66]

Just curious, Did the rear seat have a smell to it when you removed it. How could I solve this issue? I was hoping by removing it and allowing it to air out may help.

Mine didn't smell musty or anything. Removing it and letting it air out would be a good start. If the upholstery is mildewed, wipe it down with warm soapy water and make sure to get it thoroughly dry. If the stuffing is mildewed, it will probably need to be replaced. The rear seat back is cotton batting, and the rear seat bottom is foam. The cotton batting in mine was in excellent shape, so I re-used it.