Limitless Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 I am starting to do some of the cosmetic work on the 2004 16' Redfisher I got from Linesider159 a month or so ago. The hull is in remarkable shape but the carpet under the gunnels has to be replaced. I have purchased the sea dek to use and pulled the carpet off and I am now faced with the 14 year old dried glue underneath. It is hard and brittle and I'm looking for ideas as to how to best get it cleaned off. Maybe Goo-Gone or acetate or I'd appreciate any ideas or advice. After this I have to start on a rewire project. When I opened the console hatch I knew why Shane decided to flip this one instead of keeping her. It's not really going to be that bad, just straightening up and redoing some of it. I'll post some pics as I go on the project. I just wish it would get above the 40s for a high and quit raining up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Can you fit a palm sander into the location u want to remove the glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Yep, I have thought about using a sander to get it off. Gonna be messy any way I do it I'm afraid. I was hoping their might be some kind of solvent to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnarlydog Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Limitless -- did you buy custom seadek or are you cutting it yourself? Im planning on undertaking the same project on my 16 bonefisher and am curious about the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 3M general adheasive remover listed HERE They also have a “stripe remover” wheel that works well on decal removal. It may work well in the smaller, hard to reach spots. You can also try a heat gun with a nylon scraper. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 My understanding is it is just an indoor outdoor carpet glue. Most hardware stores have indoor outdoor glue remover. Worth a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 What I have used in the past was paint stripper, I know it sounds harsh but it is really not. Put it on and the residue wipes away, no harm to gel coat or fiberglass. Worked for me, just throwing it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Thanks for the suggestions guys! Gnarlydog: I bought a 39"x77" sheet to cut and install myself. I was on sale over the holidays for $109 - regularly $159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Did you get the glue off?? Courious as to what worked for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Limitless, curious as to how this worked out for you. I want to do the same thing on my 03 RF18. I've used WD40 to get off duct tape residue... maybe this would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I ended up using a heat gun and a 5" wide "putty knife" for a scraper. After I had most of the glue off I hit it with a palm sander - trying to sand when there was a lot of glue left just gummed up the sand paper. After sanding, I cleaned it up with acetone. Doing the self install on the sea-dek worked pretty well too. Just take your time cutting it and use a straight edge where ever possible. Ill try to post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLSnookhunter Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I had this same issue on my 97 Master Angler. Use spray oven cleaner. It will blow your mind how well it works, better than any other adhesive remover I ever used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 8:51 AM, Limitless said: I ended up using a heat gun and a 5" wide "putty knife" for a scraper. After I had most of the glue off I hit it with a palm sander - trying to sand when there was a lot of glue left just gummed up the sand paper. After sanding, I cleaned it up with acetone. Doing the self install on the sea-dek worked pretty well too. Just take your time cutting it and use a straight edge where ever possible. Ill try to post a pic. Awesome, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Here are pics of the project: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnarlydog Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Looks great, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Limitless, did you use any type of glue to attach the Seadek to the inside of the gunnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 No glue needed, the adhesive on it worked great. You need to make darn sure you install it where you want it, it doesn't come off easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Sounds good, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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