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bluetech Gearhead Posts: 252 From: Far and Away Registered: Feb 2001	posted 03-01-2002 09:12 PM The aluminum dash panel in my GT Fastback is covered with felt cloth. The cloth was attached using adhesive/contact cement. I tore the cloth away and the aluminum is full of the hardened adhesive. What do you suggest for removing this adhesive? Can I safely use thinner w/out ruining the finish of the aluminum? Thanks. IP: Logged
SundanceKid Gearhead Posts: 777 From: UT Registered: Feb 2001	posted 03-02-2002 01:31 PM Try mineral spirits first if that doesn't work try fingernail polish remover, accetone (spelling?) neither will hurt the aluminum but the accetone might strip any paint. 3M also makes a adheisive remover available at your local paint supply that would work well. IP: Logged
mustangs68 Moderator Posts: 16475 From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12 Registered: May 99	posted 03-02-2002 03:24 PM USE both ONLY IN OPEN SPACE..NO FLAME or SPARK NEARBY. Acetone will make you a little stupid if you breath to much in..make sure you use it with care. With either if the glue has been on that long you may need to "soak" the panel for a day or so. Know anyone with a hot tank with M-Pyrol in it..strip that puppy in an hour Also a product call Goo-B-Gone may work..check local Hardwear stores. Sam just a little stupid from working with Chemical for 25+ years [This message has been edited by mustangs68 (edited 03-02-2002).] IP: Logged
bluetech Gearhead Posts: 252 From: Far and Away Registered: Feb 2001	posted 03-02-2002 07:36 PM I will take all the necessary precautions. I will try my luck using paint thinner. Thanks. IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 30097 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 03-02-2002 08:07 PM Make sure you wipe in the direction of the brushmarks! Very important! ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open '72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok '94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip MCA Member # 47773 If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't. IP: Logged
bluetech Gearhead Posts: 252 From: Far and Away Registered: Feb 2001	posted 03-03-2002 04:24 AM Yup, will make sure to go with the grain of the aluminum. Thanks. IP: Logged

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