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Re: Tarry Stuff

To: "Ryan, Richard" <RRyan@frk.com>, "'C. Halsted'"
Subject: Re: Tarry Stuff
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 11:23:58 -0400
I removed mine with a heat gun and scrapper and had no problems at all.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan, Richard" <RRyan@frk.com>
To: "'C. Halsted'" <chalsted@nycap.rr.com>; "datsunmike"
<datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 10:07 AM
Subject: RE: Tarry Stuff


> I have heard of people (not Roadaterites) using a torch to heat it up, to
> soften it up, so it can be removed easily.
>
> Don't do it. Don't set your car on fire.
>
> Dick Ryan  ex. 24022
> (650)312-4022
> Risk Management Dept.
> SM 2000/2
> FAX (650)312-5830
>
>
>
>
> I have read, I believe in Classic Auto Restorer, that the best way to
remove
> the soundproofing material is to find a source and purchase dry ice, chip
it
> up and put a layer down on top of the tarry stuff. supposedly it causes it
> to chip and flake right off the floor. no scraping, no fuss, no
> muss....haven't had the opportunity to try myself, though.
>
> Craig Halsted

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