Treadmaster removal

[Cashbuyer]

Has anyone ever tried to remove Treadmaster from glassfibre?

I wonder if it is stuck on for good, and if not, what residue is left and is this easy or difficult to clean off ?

 

[aquapower]

Has anyone ever tried to remove Treadmaster from glassfibre?

I wonder if it is stuck on for good, and if not, what residue is left and is this easy or difficult to clean off ?

If its stuck down properly then it will come off with a sharp chisel but usually it will take some gel coat off with it, it will be fine if removing to replace with teak deck or different covering but dont expect to have perfect gel coat underneath again without major work, the proper treadmaster glue is a two part that dries like rock and the area should have been sanded prior to gluing.

 

[nickd]

I have removed and replaced quite a bit of this stuff, its hard work!
I tried various methods and the found the Bosch multi tool

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-PMF-1...OXV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321003225&sr=8-1

to be about the best using a blunt scraper blade. This would get the treadmaster off easily and the glue with more effort but with little or no damage to the gelcoat.

Good luck
Budget on about an hour a square foot to get it off and prepare the surface.

 

[DAKA]

I took some off my corniche, it came off easily, just lifted up when ice cold (-4'C).

I cleaned the glue off with petrol, didnt take long and then t cut.

I had to re cover as whoever fitted the treadmaster had deliberately scratched the gel so the glue would stick.

 

[ripvan1]

Hot air gun (gently) and stiff scraper does the job

 

[Cashbuyer]

Thanks boys and girls

Might pass on that purchase then...

Why is it - you see a boat you like but there is always at least one big item that you have to compromise on?

Much like a house purchase I suppose, unless you buy new

 

[blueglass]

we took it off our atlantic 38 to replace with teak. It was a terrible job, gave up quickly and paid somebody else to do it. removing all the adhesive residue proved nigh on impossible even by boatyard with all tools etc at their disposal. Only contemplate if intending to replace with something else.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Not sure how far yours is gone, but.........A friend of mine was about to rip all his Treadmaster off until someone suggested he repaint it instead, and repair the worn bits with marine filler.

The job is now complete and looks as good as new. Well worth the effort which was way less than replacement.