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    2/25/2019 11:43 AM  #1

    Tony M
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    From: Lewis Center, OH
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    What adhesive did you use

    when putting in new convertible interior rear quarter foam and upholstery?  Any tips and tricks appreciated.  Tony 

     

    2/26/2019 9:27 PM  #2

    HudginJ3
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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    3M 08080 spray adhesive used to work well for me, but I think it's quality has deteriorated a little in the last few years. It doesn't seem to hold a long as I think it used to.

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    2/27/2019 6:53 AM  #3

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    3M makes a couple different spray contact adhesives.  Possibly they have reformulated and now the "high strength" one (green can) holds the best whereas the red one doesn't.  On the other hand, possibly environmental regulations over VOCs have neutered it the way they've neutered almost everything else.  Ever notice how poorly Brake Kleen performs now vs. ten years ago?

     

    2/27/2019 12:41 PM  #4

    Tony M
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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    Thanks!  I appreciate the info.

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    2/27/2019 4:16 PM  #5

    Bullet Bob
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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    The 3M spray adhesives will generally work ok if the instructions are followed but if I really want a contact type cement to work I always choose "Original" DAP brand, WeldWood Contact Cement.  NOT THE WATER-BORN STUFF!!  Depending on where you live you may not be able to buy this product locally.  Here in Colorado we still can but I don't expect that to last too long now that we are trying to out-californicate California.

    This is a brush-on product but if you follow the instructions more or less it works.  I use it to hold down the Masonite surface on all my work benches and I've used it for years on various vehicle upholstery projects.

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    2/27/2019 4:44 PM  #6

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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    Ever notice how poorly Brake Kleen performs now vs. ten years ago?

    Ain't that the truth!!!!!
    Let's all hold hands and hug-a-tree
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    2/27/2019 5:03 PM  #7

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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    The 3M spray adhesives will generally work ok if the instructions are followed but if I really want a contact type cement to work I always choose "Original" DAP brand, WeldWood Contact Cement.  NOT THE WATER-BORN STUFF!!  Depending on where you live you may not be able to buy this product locally.  Here in Colorado we still can but I don't expect that to last too long now that we are trying to out-californicate California.

    This is a brush-on product but if you follow the instructions more or less it works.  I use it to hold down the Masonite surface on all my work benches and I've used it for years on various vehicle upholstery projects.

    BB

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    2/27/2019 6:12 PM  #8

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    6sally6 wrote:

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    Ever notice how poorly Brake Kleen performs now vs. ten years ago?

    Ain't that the truth!!!!!
    Let's all hold hands and hug-a-tree
    6sal6
     

    Gumout 2+2 still maintains the original formulation, and works the best.  I can't buy it by the case though.

     

    2/27/2019 9:08 PM  #9

    Tony M
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    Re: What adhesive did you use

    Thanks BB!

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