The double edge sword of VW undercoat - 75 resto update (pics)

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

Dry ice is the best method for removing the crap off the floor pan and fire 
wall. Propane and metal 1" scraper also worked well. Unfortunately, you will 
end taking off _some_ paint, but I'm quite surte you'll be pleased with the 
overall result.

HTH, JT

> On 4/18/05, GREG DUNN <greggearhead@adelphia.net> wrote:
>> Nice job - lots of work there.  I did the same to my 76 Rabbit - every
>> undercoating piece in the engine bay, floors, etc.  Crazy work, but it
>> paid off.  I used a scraper and some chemicals - your method looks much
>> better.
> 
> 
> 
> What chemicals did you use?  I haven't figured out a good way to
> remove all the rubber, carpet glue, and other adhesive crap in the interior
> of the car (it's everywhere - even the roof)...  If I use an abrasive (even
> a mild one) I end up going through the paint as well.  There's no rust
> anywhere on the inside so I don't really want to go down to bare metal...
> 
> I've tried Goo-Gone, and De-Gooper, but they both sucked...
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mark.
> 75
> 80 S
> 90 Audi Coupe Quattro - 10vt
> 
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