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bajafreaks
post Jun 28 2023, 05:22 PM
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Is there a trick/secret method to removing the factory tar coating on the floor pans?
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post Jun 29 2023, 12:29 PM
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Assuming this stuff (tar like crap) and the underside is sound, why not leave things alone? It may have some sound dampening characteristics.
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post Jun 29 2023, 02:57 PM
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Assuming this stuff (tar like crap) and the underside is sound, why not leave things alone? It may have some sound dampening characteristics.


It has some sound dampening characteristics, but removing it is a great way to remove weight, and you can use something lighter like dynamat instead.

I didn't really notice a big difference when I removed the tar in my car and decided not to install any sound deadening material under the carpet.

You also can't be sure if there's any rust underneath without removing the stuff first. Even if it looks ok, there's often some rust in areas, like around the pedal cluster or around the e-brake.
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bajafreaks   Tar/flooring removal   Jun 28 2023, 05:22 PM
rick 918-S   Is there a trick/secret method to removing the fa...   Jun 28 2023, 05:57 PM
r_towle   Is there a trick/secret method to removing the f...   Jun 28 2023, 06:14 PM
Jett   I used a heat gun and scraper, some people use dry...   Jun 28 2023, 05:57 PM
JeffBowlsby   I vote for dry ice. Easiest and most effective me...   Jun 28 2023, 06:03 PM
Justinp71   Oh man there is a better way! See link below- ...   Jun 28 2023, 06:11 PM
bajafreaks   Oh man there is a better way! See link below-...   Jun 29 2023, 07:23 AM
Justinp71   Question I have is what do you paint it with? Soun...   Jun 28 2023, 06:12 PM
JmuRiz   Question I have is what do you paint it with? Sou...   Jun 28 2023, 07:55 PM
rjames   Might have been overkill, but after removing all t...   Jun 28 2023, 10:29 PM
914outlaw   Found this online . Cheers :beer1: Tar removal w...   Jun 28 2023, 11:22 PM
Root_Werks   Something I'd like to do to my 914 at some poi...   Jun 29 2023, 12:11 PM
johnhora   here are some pics from one I did long time ago vi...   Jun 29 2023, 12:14 PM
930cabman   Assuming this stuff (tar like crap) and the unders...   Jun 29 2023, 12:29 PM
bajafreaks   Assuming this stuff (tar like crap) and the under...   Jun 29 2023, 01:33 PM
rjames   Assuming this stuff (tar like crap) and the under...   Jun 29 2023, 02:57 PM
JmuRiz   Or to install the inner long stiffening kit...   Jun 29 2023, 02:28 PM
Justinp71   Incase it was overlooked, multi-tool! I will a...   Jun 29 2023, 02:40 PM
pek771   I pulled all my sound deadener out with an electri...   Jun 29 2023, 08:18 PM
VaccaRabite   I have used the dry ice method and it is AWESOME...   Jun 30 2023, 09:03 AM
Montreal914   Have done it with the Fein tool before but I am cu...   Jun 30 2023, 12:07 PM
VaccaRabite   That kind would be fine. The kind I used was in c...   Jul 1 2023, 12:29 PM


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