Interior glue problem

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Jun 28, 2008 | 12:42 AM

ml1955

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Interior glue problem

Anybody else had problems with upholstery spray glue not holding? I wipe the parts clean with a mild solvent / cleaner, glue according to instructions and it stays tacky at best. All my work is unraveling!!! Tried the stuff from Al Knoch and 3M... Help!

Jun 28, 2008 | 12:48 AM

54greg

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I used the al knoch glue. Not spray but in quart can and brushed on. Wow did it stick. The spray on 3m didn't stick so well.

Jun 28, 2008 | 05:34 AM

DansYellow66

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I had to resort to brush on contact cement in a few areas.

Dan

Jun 28, 2008 | 07:55 AM

ren

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I had the same problem. I ended up using carpet glue.It's thick and I applied it with a brush. You don't need alot. I went through about a can and a half for the whole car. In some case, I put some weight on the carpet(paint can) until the glue cured. Also, arpund the rocker panels, I used 1 X 2 wood trim and wood clamps to make a nice tight fit. Good Luck.

Jun 28, 2008 | 12:01 PM

ragtopman

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My experience with those spray upholstery glues is if you dont spray both parts, let it 'gas off' for 2 to 3 min. they wont stick and or stay very long.

As the glue is releasing the vapors and solvents(VOC's), by not letting it gas off, you have trapped the VOC's between the 2 pieces and hence, it comes back up.

Jun 28, 2008 | 01:44 PM