Please take a look!
http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/
I have finished the major glassing work that I can do. Now it goes to the gelcoat guy to do the cosmetic work, like re-installing the splash well, smoothing over dock and sand bar rash, etc.
I never found a satisfactory way to remove the carpet glue. I tried everything everyone here suggested, but nothing really worked. I ended up not removing the old glue, as much as I just moved it around. The method I chose (because it worked the least bad) was using a cup wire brush on the end of my angle grinder. I followed that up with some 3M Carpet Adhesive Remover, let it soak, and hit it again with the cup wire. I sure dug up more fiberglass than I would have liked, but there was no other choice. The glue was like 1/4" thick most of the places. There is still traces of glue. I just couldn't get it all. I'm planning on having the gel coat guy spray down gel coat and splatter on the floor, mixed in some Intergrip for non-skid.
Next, once I get the boat out of my garage, is to address the seats. They need some attention. I will post pics to Photobucket once I get into them.
I have learned A LOT from doing this. More than I can put here. I am a novice. I have never attempted boat repair of any kind before this. If you are like me, and are considering a resto. project like this, please PM me. I would love to share with you what I found out.
Can't wait to launch this thing!
Happy boating!
TG (my REAL initials)
http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/
I have finished the major glassing work that I can do. Now it goes to the gelcoat guy to do the cosmetic work, like re-installing the splash well, smoothing over dock and sand bar rash, etc.
I never found a satisfactory way to remove the carpet glue. I tried everything everyone here suggested, but nothing really worked. I ended up not removing the old glue, as much as I just moved it around. The method I chose (because it worked the least bad) was using a cup wire brush on the end of my angle grinder. I followed that up with some 3M Carpet Adhesive Remover, let it soak, and hit it again with the cup wire. I sure dug up more fiberglass than I would have liked, but there was no other choice. The glue was like 1/4" thick most of the places. There is still traces of glue. I just couldn't get it all. I'm planning on having the gel coat guy spray down gel coat and splatter on the floor, mixed in some Intergrip for non-skid.
Next, once I get the boat out of my garage, is to address the seats. They need some attention. I will post pics to Photobucket once I get into them.
I have learned A LOT from doing this. More than I can put here. I am a novice. I have never attempted boat repair of any kind before this. If you are like me, and are considering a resto. project like this, please PM me. I would love to share with you what I found out.
Can't wait to launch this thing!
Happy boating!
TG (my REAL initials)
