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  • UnlimitedX2s
    PWCToday Newbie
    • Feb 2008
    • 14
    #1

    Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

    Anyone have any good solutions for removing the old adhesive from Hydro Turf? I thought Acetone would be sure fire.....not working all that hot! Next thought Laquer thinner...but b4 I bought it I thought I'd ask.

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    THANK YOU!!
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  • Snackem
    I dream skis
    • Jul 2006
    • 591
    #2
    Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

    You need to buy a case or two of beer and then prepare for a long day of turf removal/installation.

    I have used goof off before and it worked fairly well. But the two most important things to have are beer and elbow grease.
    Last edited by Snackem; 04-25-2008, 10:54 AM.
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    • kawashark
      Frequent Poster
      • Sep 2007
      • 200
      #3
      Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

      I used some stuff called Interlux Fiberglass Solvent Wash which took it off very easily. Unfortunately I was already half way done when I tried it so I still wasted a lot of time sanding it off. Only problem is it is about 20 bucks and you have to order it online.
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      • Buff1110
        PWCToday Guru
        • Sep 2007
        • 471
        #4
        Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

        Originally posted by Snackem
        You need to buy a case or two of beer and then prepare for a long day of turf removal/installation.

        I have used goof off before and it worked fairly well. But the two most important things to have are beer and elbow grease.
        ditto! i used goo gone (same sh!t), and put aside a few hours of the day. it comes off better if its warm so let it sit in the sun and warm up a bit. its a long pain in the a$$ procedure
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        • waterboy07
          PWCToday Guru
          • Jun 2007
          • 402
          #5
          Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

          Originally posted by Snackem
          But the two most important things to have are beer and elbow grease.
          sounds like a plan to me!
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          • LisaLisa
            PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
            • Nov 2001
            • 10009
            #6
            Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

            Good old (cheap and easy to find) brake cleaner...Just be careful not to get it on anything but the area you want removed.

            Have a wad of paper towels on stand by for quick wipe up. It turns the glue to a snot-like consistency for about 15 seconds and is super easy to remove. Toss your paper towels and move to the next section (I do about a 6"x6" section at a time)

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            • Snackem
              I dream skis
              • Jul 2006
              • 591
              #7
              Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

              That is good advice Lisa but do be careful not to get it on any surface that you will not cover with turf.
              Snackem
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              • Quik1
                I dream skis
                • Aug 2005
                • 756
                #8
                Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                I just gave my 6 year old son the dewalt sander with some 80 grit sandpaper and let him go to town. Of course I was going to re-paint the ski afterwards anyways.

                Lisa's idea is about the best, cheapest and most affective. But like she said, do it carefully because it will take off something that you don't want removed if your not careful.
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                • Couchpotato
                  PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
                  • Jul 2006
                  • 2419
                  #9
                  Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                  laquer thinner works great!
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                  • LisaLisa
                    PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
                    • Nov 2001
                    • 10009
                    #10
                    Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                    Originally posted by Snackem
                    That is good advice Lisa but do be careful not to get it on any surface that you will not cover with turf.
                    That's why I noted "Just be careful not to get it on anything but the area you want removed."

                    Unfortunately, I've gotten pretty decent at turfing over the years...due to a LOT of practice. My buddy Steve, who got me into this sport, told me he didn't know how to do it last time we were replacing the mats on his runabout. I thought he was just trying to scam me into doing it for him (again)...then I realized he really didn't know as I've done them for 13+ years. He IS spoiled...and we're just buddies!

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                    • ko2
                      PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
                      • Jun 2006
                      • 9490
                      #11
                      Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                      Yup...brake or carb cleaner.............Forget the ski...just dont get any in the beer !!!
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                      • UnlimitedX2s
                        PWCToday Newbie
                        • Feb 2008
                        • 14
                        #12
                        Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                        Alright ....Sounds good. I made some good head way with brake cleaner....Thanks for the advice!!!!!

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                        • iceracer
                          Top Dog
                          • May 2006
                          • 1770
                          #13
                          Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                          a really stiff putty knife...then some liver killing MEK...methol ethol ketone...but use gloves....
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                          • betrezra
                            #14 Unapproved
                            Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                            I use the putty knife...... and then a wirebrush wheel on a power drill..... get's the old turf off pretty fast.

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                            • Spim
                              PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
                              • Feb 2009
                              • 17183
                              #15
                              Re: Removing old Hydro Turf Adhesive?

                              Originally posted by LisaLisa View Post
                              That's why I noted "Just be careful not to get it on anything but the area you want removed."

                              Unfortunately, I've gotten pretty decent at turfing over the years...due to a LOT of practice. My buddy Steve, who got me into this sport, told me he didn't know how to do it last time we were replacing the mats on his runabout. I thought he was just trying to scam me into doing it for him (again)...then I realized he really didn't know as I've done them for 13+ years. He IS spoiled...and we're just buddies!
                              Sorry to jump in with maybe a really obvious and stupid question, but can I use the brake cleaner to help get off the excess adhesive that ooooozed out when the Hyrdo Turf was applied ? You make such a point of mentioning not to get it on the wrong spot It made me worry...
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