Not sure if this is actually a tech ? however, what glue is the best to use when reassembling the interior. For instance, the wood panels alongside the console. What would be the best adhesive for that application?

Thx

 

There is no "wood" on the side of the console. A particle board material...yes...but NO wood.

Please give your year model.

A contact cement will work in that area.

DUB

 

Just use a good spray carpet adhesive.

 

3M spray adhesive in the rattle can.

 

Go 3M!

 

You can buy it at Home Depot ect.

 

Cool, I used a spray adhesive but it peels off easily. Is there a prep that needs to be done? The particle board back was wiped with a tack cloth prior to spray. Maybe I just didnt spray enough?

 

Did you spray both contact sides and let them get tacky to dry before assembly? That usually works best.

Ray

 

I used 3M and it worked perfect. Just be ready to have a real fit when you get into this blame project!!! No one makes carpet that really fits and that seem crazy to me with all of the technology that is avaliable.
Johnny Y

 

Yes. I agree...you may not had applied enough. The 3M Super Trim Adhesive in an aerosol can works great in most cases. But it can fail in other areas.

I use DAP Contact Cement in a can and brush it on...and there are "tricks" to getting certain parts of the interior to bond and STAY bonded when a 3 step process is used. I prefer brushing on adhesive and controlling where I am applying it...versus having to mask off areas any use a spray.

For what I can buy a quart or gallon for...it is much more cost effective when I am doing big jobs than burning up $$$ on the aerosol can 3M glue. Small jobs for someone who will not need it for anything else...buying a can of 3M is more than likely the way to go...just apply enough of it...and do not be in a hurry...or you might have adhesion failure in time.

DUB

 

Thanks ,

I may pickup a can of DAP. especially if it's cheaper.

 

I have to say the 3M is okay to use, but I don't use it.. Reasoning is what Dub stated above.. Cost efficiency and while the 3M is good, it's not as good as the Dap.

Dub.. I think we use the same stuff possibly...

Dap makes it, and it's called Weldwood Contact Cement... This is the best stuff you'll ever use. Draw back is that we shoot it out of a spray gun.. and buy it by the gallon. I've never looked to see if it's available in a smaller quantity, or in spray can. But you might check.

 

I have used what you pictured....YES...AWESOME!!!! But I also use the DAP WELDWOOD contact cement that you can buy from the home improvement stores....that I apply with a brush.

This stuff is seriously awesome also. But once again...directions need to be followed....because if the directions are not followed...what do you expect???

DUB

 

I used both 3M spray and contact cement in the can. Both had their 'strengths' and weaknesses. I found the 3M stuff expensive in comparison and the contact cement, when brushed on both sides and left to set, was far more effective.

Lots of test fitting and heating with a gun, for sure. The passenger footwell was the biggest PITA.

 

bought a can of the weldwood today. Will see how it does this weekend.
Thx. Any tips on doing the footwells. They have to be done also.

 

I do not glue in the front carpet sets. NEVER HAVE...NEVER WILL. They are molded and will relax and take shape when the interior gets hot. If it is in winter time..I use my steamer to get out wrinkles.

When the front carpet gets installed. The door sill moldings secure the carpet and along with cutting the carpet correctly for the seat track bolts...the carpet will not move. I will put a dab of contact cement on the flaps of carpet that hide the front seat track bolts when done correctly.

Where I use glue depending on the C3 year model:
Rear compartment doors, side console strips, front kick plates, seat backs, panel behind the seats carefully, rear quarter panel carpets at the top edge...and I think that is about it.

The reason I do not glue down the front carpets like crazy is mainly due to if water were to get into the car ...and they had to be removed to hang up and dry out...they would not get destroyed while trying to remove them. Also...it is quite pointless if you do glue them down...because the jute that is usually glued incorrectly from the manufacturer is not glued well at all. And if you do glue the front carpets down like crazy...the carpet will only hold down as well as they glued the jute to it.

Also...I often times replace the underlayment with "Dynapad" and I do not want to glue the carpet to it for the same reason. I do not want to damage the good sound deadening/heat barrier material.

That's the end of the dollar tour...for what it is worth.

DUB

 

I agree. The console side strips are what is coming off as well as rear compartment so I will reattach those but not the floors etc.