New Carpet Install
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New Carpet Install
I am installing new carpet in my 86 coupe.
What type of glue (contact adhesive) works for attaching the carpet to the plastic panels that run along the center counsel area? I have tried two sided carpet tape but fear that it will not hold in the summer heat. The factory glue looks rather firm setting yet flexible, as though it was put on with a caulking or squirt gun. It would need to be very sticky and fast setting too.
There must be something that works well. I assume the same glue would work for the carpeted areas on the bottom side of the dash panels.
Thanks for the help.
What type of glue (contact adhesive) works for attaching the carpet to the plastic panels that run along the center counsel area? I have tried two sided carpet tape but fear that it will not hold in the summer heat. The factory glue looks rather firm setting yet flexible, as though it was put on with a caulking or squirt gun. It would need to be very sticky and fast setting too.
There must be something that works well. I assume the same glue would work for the carpeted areas on the bottom side of the dash panels.
Thanks for the help.
Drifting
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Get some 3M Carpet and Trim Adhesive. It's available in the Corvette Central catalog and most likely available at you local auto parts stores. It's available in quart containers. You can also get 3M General Trim Adhesive or 3M Super Trim Adhesive in aerosol cans.
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I've used the 3M adhesive, not for carpet but I'm sure it would work.
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3M 77 Spray Adhesive works really good, but Im not sure if the 3M stuff is well suited for this application. Like the OP mentioned, the 3M spray adhesive is completely different from the goo GM originally used. The original GM stuff seems to be more of a caulk type glue. , like liquid nails for example.
So.....was the Liquid Nails reference serious or a joke? Cuz this stuff does seem to be very similar to Liquid Nails. I think Liquid Nails eventually becomes pretty brittle, wondering how it would hold up in the summer heat.
So Im
and 
So.....was the Liquid Nails reference serious or a joke? Cuz this stuff does seem to be very similar to Liquid Nails. I think Liquid Nails eventually becomes pretty brittle, wondering how it would hold up in the summer heat.
So Im
and
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I'm re-doing my carpet and I bought a quart of the carpet adhesive recommended by Mid America, since it was their carpet I bought. I've used the 3M trim adhesive on my wife's C3 vert, and it seemed pretty easy to work with and did a good job. However, it seemed to take a good bit of the stuff, and it is relatively expensive, compared to a quart can of carpet adhesive. AND, I dunno... The spray-on seemed a bit "light-weight" for carpet installation. I could be wrong tho.
My car is "Bright Red", but the interior is (was) Flame Red/black. Flame red just doesn't look good next to Bright Red. So, I bought the Torch Red carpet used in the 92s(?), and laid the back deck piece in there for a look-see. Oh, yeeeaaaahhh! MUCH better!
Now if the temps would warm up a bit...
Let's see pics after you get done with yours. (I'll do the same).
P.
My car is "Bright Red", but the interior is (was) Flame Red/black. Flame red just doesn't look good next to Bright Red. So, I bought the Torch Red carpet used in the 92s(?), and laid the back deck piece in there for a look-see. Oh, yeeeaaaahhh! MUCH better!
Now if the temps would warm up a bit...
Let's see pics after you get done with yours. (I'll do the same).
P.
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3M 77 Spray Adhesive works really good, but Im not sure if the 3M stuff is well suited for this application. Like the OP mentioned, the 3M spray adhesive is completely different from the goo GM originally used. The original GM stuff seems to be more of a caulk type glue. , like liquid nails for example.
So.....was the Liquid Nails reference serious or a joke? Cuz this stuff does seem to be very similar to Liquid Nails. I think Liquid Nails eventually becomes pretty brittle, wondering how it would hold up in the summer heat.
So Im and
So.....was the Liquid Nails reference serious or a joke? Cuz this stuff does seem to be very similar to Liquid Nails. I think Liquid Nails eventually becomes pretty brittle, wondering how it would hold up in the summer heat.
So Im
and 
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No, I was joking, hence the 
and 
.
What with the heat buildup in a car, I would think LiquidNails would harden and crack in just a few years. Then, you would have to do this job all over again.
Then, you'd want to track me down like a dog, and I'd be looking over my shoulder...
Total waste of time for both of us.
Frankly, I'd go with a product that was recommended by a restoration shop or the carpet manufacturer, not necessarily the vendor selling the carpet.
Sorry for any confusion I may have caused. I'll just listen, now.
and . What with the heat buildup in a car, I would think LiquidNails would harden and crack in just a few years. Then, you would have to do this job all over again.
Then, you'd want to track me down like a dog, and I'd be looking over my shoulder... Total waste of time for both of us.Frankly, I'd go with a product that was recommended by a restoration shop or the carpet manufacturer, not necessarily the vendor selling the carpet.
Sorry for any confusion I may have caused. I'll just listen, now.
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I am installing new carpet in my 86 coupe.
What type of glue (contact adhesive) works for attaching the carpet to the plastic panels that run along the center counsel area? I have tried two sided carpet tape but fear that it will not hold in the summer heat. The factory glue looks rather firm setting yet flexible, as though it was put on with a caulking or squirt gun. It would need to be very sticky and fast setting too.
There must be something that works well. I assume the same glue would work for the carpeted areas on the bottom side of the dash panels.
Thanks for the help.
What type of glue (contact adhesive) works for attaching the carpet to the plastic panels that run along the center counsel area? I have tried two sided carpet tape but fear that it will not hold in the summer heat. The factory glue looks rather firm setting yet flexible, as though it was put on with a caulking or squirt gun. It would need to be very sticky and fast setting too.
There must be something that works well. I assume the same glue would work for the carpeted areas on the bottom side of the dash panels.
Thanks for the help.
carpeting. Good Luck!
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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I have used Gorilla Glue with good luck. This is the ONLY stuff I have found that works for headliner installations with high humidity. But the stuff wont come off if you ever have to do the job again!
