C2 Carpet Issue

[Jeffrey D.]

Well I'm about half way through the replacement of a faulty heater core which dumped about 2 pints of coolant on the passenger side floor which of course got under the vinyl mat. I've read in other posts about it being necessary to pull the carpet and underlayment to shampoo it and wash the fiberglass floor before replacing the carpet/underlayment.
My carpet was replaced 20 yrs ago when I finished restoring the car, and at that time and for whatever reason (and reassurance from another NCRS member) I choose not to use underlayment and simply glued the carpet to the fiberglass floor with contact cement.

Can anyone recommend what I should do in regards to pulling up the passenger side floor carpet? In other words, this carpet is glued to the floor and pulling it up will most certainly destroy it, leaving a big mess that will need to be painstakingly scraped up. Is there an option and what product/type of cleaner should I use to shampoo the carpet and clean the floor?

Jeff

[Mike M.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

if you can get a putty knife between the fiberglass floor pan and the rubber layer on the underside of the carpet(assuming the rugs set u bought 20 years ago was rubberized) then u may be able to painstakingly seperate the fiberglass from most of the rubber. it'll be slow. otherwise, you're looking at a new set of carpets. \best of luck, mike

[Keith B.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

Would using a heat gun help soften up the glue work

[Jeffrey D.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

Yes, black rubberized carpet backing (I'm pretty sure it's from Knoch). I had assumed using a scraper would be my only option, thanks Mike.
Keith's suggestion of using a heat gun may work too,...I'll have to try that.
Any suggestions on the cleaning of the carpet?

Jeff

[John P.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

Hello Jeffrey, Call one of your local auto detail shops that have a steamer and have them steam clean and wet vacuum the carpet. Has worked several times for me in the past with customers cars. In most cases I would have the complete carpet cleaned making it look new. Good luck, John

[John D.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

The recon guys can perform miracles you know. John's suggestion is top notch. I spilled a qt of my favorite Chinese egg drop soup on the floor of my GMC Yukon. Talk about a mess. Took the vehicle to a recon center. Job came out perfect. John

[Alan D.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

Get a price for that section, may find its the best way out.

[Jeffrey D.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

Alan, are you referring to a price for a new section of carpet, as in only the passenger side floor?

[Alan D.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

Yes, give Al Knox a call, know they sold me just one side panel. Tried to get a part number for you however that site now wants to play something so never got any time to look. (probably will never go back there either, I like content not BS)

[Jeffrey D.]

Re: C2 Carpet Issue

Great, thank you Alan.

Jeff