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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 04:24 PM
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Not too bad. Since I'm planning on doing the bed liner thing, what's the best easiest way to remove the little insulated mats and the big rubber mat over the gas tank?
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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I haven't tried this, so just off the top of my head, I'd bet an oscillating tool with a scraper blade would work pretty well. A cheap Harbor Freight heat gun would also be good.

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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 08:21 PM
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Amatuer....






WINNING!
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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I used a heat gun and a putty knife to clean the bulk mine off then a scotch pad grinding wheel to get the rest off when I patched my floor.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Amatuer....






WINNING!
Better stopping power feet on the ground.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by diskman
Amatuer.... WINNING!
amatuer . . .
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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I didn't need to pull my carpet...I could see how bad it is from underneath...
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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I didn't need to pull my carpet...I could see how bad it is from underneath...
when I looked underneath, all I saw was carpet. Lol
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amatuer . . .
Wow its like a reverse convertible lol.
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 08:55 PM
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Well I'm a happy camper. Think I'll do a little sanding and spray some paint on it till warmer weather. I understand the bed liner needs to be applied outdoors due to the fumes and not sure how many more warm days there will be.
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Got it done, thanks Monstaliner





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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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I'll never forget a while back when a friend if mine pulled up in an xj and I could see carpet and floor mat hanging out under the rocker. Lol
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 08:43 PM
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Not too bad. Since I'm planning on doing the bed liner thing, what's the best easiest way to remove the little insulated mats and the big rubber mat over the gas tank?
Doesn't look too bad. I would use some Eastwood rust encapsulator to stop the rust.

Mine is too far gone.





This is what will replace it.

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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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That monsta liner looks nice. Was going to do mine with por 15 but I may have changed my mind. Maybe leaning toward something more rubbery for sound deadening and insulation. Maybe use this stuff first though
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 03:34 AM
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http://www.lizardskin.com/ has a spray on sound deaden and a spray on thermal barrier.
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