Need help from the interior experts - removing adhesive

Some 20 odd years ago, someone did a hell of a job restoring a '57 Chevy 3100, and part of the job included installing a custom made cab liner that was made of fabric backed with black foam, held in place by spray on adhesive and the creative use of some thin gauge aluminum and some pop rivets.

Fast forward some 20 odd year to present day, and that same truck now sits in my garage. It sat for some time, and the cab liner got stinky and moldy, and the fabric separated from the foam and started to shred, so out it came.

Now the interior of the roof is covered with this green upholstery adhesive that looks like hell.

What's the quickest (and easiest) way to get this **** off? I tried Greased Lightening (spray cleaner), no luck. Brake clean works, but it takes several applicationns, it's slow as hell and started to make me loopy. Carb clean works slower than brake clean. Prep solvent doesn't work at all.

Any thoughts? Alcohol? Acetone?

The cab was painted inside and out, and the paint underneath seems to be as new, so I'd like to keep any damage to a minimum.

Thanks...

Chris

 

Methol-ethol keytone is good for removing glue. DO NOT let it hit any plastic or go on your paint, because it will cause some serious damage. Wear vinyl gloves also and do it with plenty of ventilation, this stuff can be nasty.

 

Stay away from MEK that **** will kill ya. I have had good luck removing glued items with a plastic wire wheel in a drill,HF has them also to aid in exhausting the enclosed area (cabs are tight)roll down the window on on the working side and rig up a fan on the opposite window all the **** will be pushed out. PS I know I'm somewhat **** but wear a good mask its a pain the *** but well worth it .My lungs have seen better days so I know of youth stupidity

 

3M adhesive remover

 

Lacquer thinner


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Go to a store that sells cabinet making materials wholesale. Ask for Contact glue cleaner. Comes in gallons for about $20.00. It won't kill you and it doesn't harm paint or plastic. It is used for cleaning the glue residue from laminate counter tops.

 

Wipe it with some used or new brake fluid in a bowl with a rag & let it sit overnight.

 

hit the dollar store and grab a few of the cheap stainless steel scrubbing pads. use those with brake fluid and that adhesive will come off, without having to use a lot of potentially deadly aromatic thinners. after the glue is off, wipe the metal down with alcohol. with luck, the paint won't be hurt by the brake fluid.
if the stuff is really dried out and crusty, try the scrubbies alone first.

 

You might try "Goo Gone", from the hardware store. It sometimes works where others fail.

 

WD 40 works better than goo gone on adhesive residue

 

Lighter fluid (naphtha).

 

Try a 07498 3-m stripe off wheel, used for removing graphics, stripes etc . Should be safe for your paint
Scott

 

known to industrial hygienists as "methyl-ethyl-death"

 

Mineral spirits is what I use. Make sure you are in a well ventilated area.

 

X2 on the WD 40.
Worth a try because 1, you probably already have some and 2, it's saved my *** on a few sticky messes. The high dollar can't be damaged kind of sticky messes.