Removing residue of adhesive left after removing foam-backed plastic lining

[Poignard]

I have pulled all the plastic and foam off, also most of the glue but the inside of the grp hull layup has thousands of tiny indentations in each of which is left some adhesive. The adhesive is still tacky. Scrapers, Spad brushes and abrasives can't get into the indentations and the solvents I have tried, ie white spirit and sticky label remover don't dissolve it. I suppose a twist-knot brush in an angle-grinder would soon shift it but I'd like to avoid lying in the forecabin in a cloud of glass fibers and old paint if I can.

Any ideas?

I am planning to paint the forecabin and not line it so a good surface preparation is essential.

 

[ianat182]

Would something like a deck paint,Sandtex or other smooth /textured paint help to seal the remaining fibres,and also prevent any loose foam bits.
If it is possible to use a small roller for most of the area that would keep you at a distance too.

My own head-lining project job is still in the planning and costing stages so this is just a suggestion; a house move is imminent so may be some time yet for my start.



ianat182

 

[CaptainBob]

I recently glued headlining to ply using the wrong glue (spray on evo-stik impact adhesive) and had to then remove said glue in order to prep the surface for the right glue.

Product recommended to me, and which worked, was "Auto-Glym Intense Tar Remover".

It was a PITA to sort out but that stuff definitely helped. After an hour's work with it though I needed to lie down and sleep, and I was working in a large loft space. If you need to apply it "in boat" then you're going to need some serious ventilation to avoid death by glue sniffing.

No idea whatsoever of the effect of "intense tar remover" on GRP so maybe do a test first.

It's not incredibly expensive stuff.

 

[seanfoster]

Might be worth trying simple old WD40, it may be a bit tame for what you have but usually it is brilliant for removing sticky residues. Sometimes takes a few applications to get it all off but I've been impressed with it in the past.

 

[Seajet]

Acetone usually shifts stuff, but beware the fumes of this or just about anything else; I noticed in Homebase Chichester yesterday there's a whole corner dedicated to protective masks for various purposes, but it must be non-trendy as it's quite well hidden.

International used to make an ' anti condensation paint ' for boat interiors, it had bits of I presume cork in it and was called ' Korkon '.

It worked like a severe rasp on my face whenever I got rolled against it, and I think it may be discontinued; it certainly is on my boat, I found somewhat to my surprise I get no condensation from straightforward yacht enamel on the dimpled grp surface, though I did fit waterproof carpet at the levels near the bunks one might roll into contact with.