Prepping interior before sound deadening

[Vwejit]

Is it safe/appropriate/effective to use methylated spirits to clean down panels before sticking on the sound deadening?

 

[T6ARF]

Is it safe/appropriate/effective to use methylated spirits to clean down panels before sticking on the sound deadening?

Not sure about methylated spirits, but I know you can buy a Panel Wipe/Cleaner for exactly that job.

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[Vwejit]

Not sure about methylated spirits, but I know you can buy a Panel Wipe/Cleaner for exactly that job.

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We are an industrial chemicals and chemical cleaning solutions company which has been in operation for more than 25 years. As such, we have an authoritative and influential command of the marketplace, being one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers.

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Just being lazy (and tight!) I have meths on my shelf in the garage, and I thought it might do the job…..

 

[T6ARF]

Just being lazy (and tight!) I have meths on my shelf in the garage, and I thought it might do the job…..

Yeah I don’t blame you, but I’m no expert on chemicals so couldn’t say for sure?

 

[T6ARF]

This is what I would use….

Panel wipe water based de-greaser 1 litre : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Panel wipe water based de-greaser 1 litre : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[DXX]

Meth’s is obviousy flammable and is going to produce fumes, just leave the doors open, avoid naked flames and don’t leave the rags in the van.

 

[Eclipse Custom Vans]

Try it on a hidden panel first, it may soften the paint. We use white spirit initially, key all surfaces and then window fitting 'alcohol' type cleaner finally before applying adhesive.
Cheers
Ian

 

[MattPoss]

I'm doing mine at the minute and just wipe all the dust away with a damp cloth, spray with Panel Wipe (£16 for 5 litres from my local Paint Shop) and wipe away with a clean microfibre then heat the Dodo Mat with a heat gun. It's worked perfect so far

 

[Eclipse Custom Vans]

Try it on a hidden panel first, it may soften the paint. We use white spirit initially, key all surfaces and then window fitting 'alcohol' type cleaner finally before applying adhesive.
Cheers
Ian

Hi, sorry I thought you meant carpet lining. For sound deadening, same process but no key of the surface needed. as @MattPoss