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Old 05-03-2020, 11:26 PM   #113 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by M_a_t_t View Post
Finally, a question: there is some sort of ceramic insulation, on the floor of the car. It also seems to be collecting dirt and moisture and causing rust. I should be good to remove it correct? I can take a picture and post it if need be. There was some on the floor of the metro as well and that is where most of the rust was.
It's sheets of tar-like insulation. I've removed it from a few cars. Could be around 10 lbs or more. If you're lucky, it'll pop off the floor in big pieces. Cold weather can help. Or it might come off in little pieces. If you're unlucky, you'll have to scrape it off with the help of a heat gun.
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