Hot!

In a fit of "you know, that would look better if, " I decided to complete the removal of the tar-like soundproofing on the sides of the trunk.

If you'll recall, this involves warming it with a heat gun and scraping it off with a putty knife.  While a bit tedious, this wasn't that bad of a job in the winter. But summer finally arrived here in the Northwest, and temperatures in the upper 80's added a whole different feel to it.

Tools of the trade--the removed bits are already brittle, waiting for the shop vac.

This said, it didn't take very long, and now it is ready for media blasting.

Done!