I thought i d put out a video on what i currently have figured out with regards to stripping carpet glue from an aluminum boat.
Remove carpet glue from fiberglass boat.
How to install boat carpet.
We took ours off in a single piece which allows us.
Soften stubborn carpet glue with heat.
Stickers and decals leave behind a sticky glue like adhesive when removed.
Removing the carpet can be a sensitive task as long as you are gentle but firm it ll come off in a hurry.
For this reason after you pull up the carpet you must then spend some time removing the glue that remains stuck to the fiberglass.
During the installation protect your hands with disposable vinyl gloves and work in a well ventilated area.
If you can t conquer all the carpet glue with elbow grease alone move on to heat which will soften the dried adhesive making it easier to scrape.
Use common household solvents to remove glue and adhesives from fiberglass.
Be sure to buy a glue that s suitable for marine carpet installation.
The adhesive used to attach the carpet is more durable than standard carpet glue because it must resist water and temperature fluctuations.
Uses of fiberglass include surfboards kayaks automobiles and boats.
In with the new.
Carpet installed on top of fiberglass can typically be found on a boat.