Probably been on forum before, but interested to know of methods used to remove glue left after deck pad removed.
cheers
Disclaimer, I haven't had to do it, but;
How much glue and crap is left behind?
Try Eucalyptus Oil;
or;
I would consider a razor blade, and shaving action, but be careful and gentle!
Then Eucalyptus Oil. Then warm soapy water to clean the oil off.
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lmgtfy.com/?q=deck+grip+removal Thanks again Oliver ! 
www.surfinghandbook.com/surfboard-traction-pads.html
REMOVING A SURFBOARD TRACTION PAD
This is difficult, and is easier on epoxy boards than fiberglass boards. If you want to remove a tail pad from a fiberglass board you run the risk of delaminating the board, pulling the fiberglass away from the foam. This could ruin your board, so it's not recommended.
If you MUST remove the pad, do it very, very slowly and carefully, a little at a time. If you're going to put a new pad on, don't worry about a little sticky adhesive left over. If you just want to get rid of the thing completely, a small amount of paint thinner on a rag or paper towel should take care of the adhesive.
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I would personally try the Eucalyptus Oil first... less aggressive on you and the environment.... !!
Petrol disolves the glue best, it also disolves the deck pad. It is best to thin the deck pad with a sharp blade then put the petrol on. let it sit and then rub off.
Just dont smoke around it.
I think I'll start with eucalyptus, and then move on to thinners, turps, petrol
and let you know which works best.
Eucalyptus Oil, let it soak a few minutes. For the stuborn stuff warm it with a hair drier as you move along.
if'n yoo use yukaliptus oil yoo shood then wipe it with acetone cos the oil leaves a rezidue that a new dek grip won't stick to
Hi
This is my first time here and it was because I needed to take the deck grip off my minimal for my daughter and was looking for advice.
After reading the above, what I did was this:
Heat up the pad by putting some baking pans filled with hot water on it - this seemed to soften the glue. Then I used a plastic paint scraper to help peel off the pad. Then I started with eucalyptus oil and rubbed it in and used the paint scraper to get the glue off. But this was a bit tedious so I then tried turps and this was much better. The glue kind of just peeled off with the scraper.
Then I gave it a rub over with paper towel soaked in turps and washed it with some warm water. Finally, I put some wax on. This process didn't seem to damage the board (but it is an epoxy board so I can't qualify for a "normal" board).
(btw: the reason for me wanting to take the grip off in the first place was that my 12 year old daughter has inherited the board (7'6 is too small for me ...) and she found that the pad scraped her knees when she tries to stand up. I know, better technique will fix this but I didn't want to wait that long!)
Shouldn't have put the grip on in the first place - I only did it coz it seemed like a good idea coz all the kids were doing it!
Step 1: leave board in sun after a crappy surf session
Step 2: talk **** with your mate for about 5-10mins
Step 3: go back to board and look for excuses why surfing so crap
Step 4: come to the conclusion its the slippery deck grip and it must go
Step 5: pic at any corner and start to peel off
step 6: once realising how easy it will come off, have at it like hanabel lector making a skin suit and get that puppy off.
step 7: clean with turps/acetone/Mr miagi's
Step 8: install new grip
Step 9: surf.....unfortunatly now have to find a new excuse for surfing so ****....
next tutorial will be on fins and how to blame them...
