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Brad Young

We placed a couple of cheap throw rugs on our cabin floor. In the Mexican summer the rubber backing melted on the floor. I would love to get this up. I have tried alcohol. It did not work. Does anyone have a magic chemical that might be able to remove this rubber backing?
Brad Young
Boat
Year 1986
Model C34
Hull# 84

Ron Hill

Brad : Yes, try WD40!  It will lift off that old rubber stuff.  A thought
Ron, Apache #788

Dave Spencer

"Goof Off" or "Goo Gone" would likely do the trick. 
Dave Spencer
C34 #1279  "Good Idea"
Mk 1.5, Std Rig, Wing Keel, M35A Engine
Boat - Midland, Ontario (formerly Lion's Head)
People - London, Ontario

mtullier

You may want to try acetone.  This works on automotive finishes to remove tuff scuffs without damaging the clear-coat.  I'm not sure what it will do to varnish.  Good luck.   
Mike

Ron Hill

Brad : WOW! 
Don't think I'd try acetone on anything, but a very small piece of your flooring in an obscure place!   
Ron, Apache #788

Brad Young

Thanks for the info

Heading down this weekend I will try

1)WD 40
2)Goof OFF
3)Put another rug over it. :D
Brad Young
Boat
Year 1986
Model C34
Hull# 84

Mike and Joanne Stimmler

Brad.....you might first want to try scraping as much off as possible with a plastic putty knife, as long as you're not damaging the wood by doing that or you could use the wd 40 together with the plastic putty knife as it gets soft. Then try the 3 items on your list.

Mike
Mike and Joanne Stimmler
Former owner of Calerpitter
'89 Tall Rig Fin keel #940
San Diego/Mission Bay
mjstimmler@cox.net