problem with undercoating

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Mar 15, 2004 | 12:57 AM

stangboy_82

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problem with undercoating

ok so I"m an idiot I coated the floor of my truck with 3m undercoating. I knew it wouldn't dry hard and that's what I wanted but I din't realize that it doesn't really dry at all it's just sticky and makes a mess of everything. so lesson learned I screwed up now I need to fix it. does anyone know how to remove this stuff should I just use a scraper to get the most of it off and then use paint thinner to get the rest up? or is there something else I should do instead?
I want to be able to put a bedliner down after this any suggestions for one that will have a little spring to it instead of being really hard?
thx in advance for any help

Mar 15, 2004 | 02:56 AM

Aekisu

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Putty knife, lacquer thinner, and paper towels are what I use. Use lacquer thinner with care. It's almost as flammable as gasoline and can damage some paints.

Mar 15, 2004 | 02:17 PM

stangboy_82

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thanks a bunch aekisu

Mar 22, 2004 | 07:24 PM

stanz

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3M makes a drill mounted 4-5 in. plastic composit wheel. I bet that would do a good job getting the bulk of it off real fast. You should be able to find one at your local hardware store or Wal Mart.

Good luck.

Mar 23, 2004 | 03:05 AM

stangboy_82

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I kinda doubt that would work stanz it's a real tar like stuff and if it's one of the wheels I'm thinking of then I'm pretty sure that would just make a mess of the inside of my truck. thx though and if I"m just being confused on this then please let me know

Mar 23, 2004 | 07:25 PM

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I would try the lacquer thinner first. If it seems too strong, try a strong clean-up wash, like PPG's DX-440. (DX-330 would be too weak) Once most of it is off, red scotch brite pads, soaked in the solvent, would probably do the final clean up.