Author |
Message |
Anti-Trend Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 44
|
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:25 am Post subject: Carpet Glue? |
|
|
what kind of glue is the best for my carpet? _________________ money money money. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76937 Location: Sneaking up behind you
|
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:30 am Post subject: |
|
|
I've used 3M spray adhesive in the past. _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
Member #1009
#BlueSquare |
|
Back to top |
|
|
BrockGrimes Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2006 Posts: 1015 Location: Clovis, NM
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
johneliot Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 2189 Location: Chico, CA
|
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I used the thicker contact cement I bought in qt. cans at Lowes.
John _________________ John
There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress.
Mark Twain
69 bug - "The Grey Ghost" |
|
Back to top |
|
|
BrockGrimes Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2006 Posts: 1015 Location: Clovis, NM
|
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I forgot to mention on the edges I have used goop if the edges of the carpet lifted.
But using 3m I've never had an edge lift.
I've used it on other cars or when I lifted the edge to route wires. _________________ Selling the SB:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=557335 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Rowroy Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2006 Posts: 1012 Location: The ass of nowhere
|
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:09 am Post subject: |
|
|
3M for me as well. It will adhere to the carpet very well, but still allow you to remove it at a later date without incurring damage. _________________ Suicide is man's way of telling God, "You can't fire me; I quit!" - Bill Maher |
|
Back to top |
|
|
spotco2 Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2006 Posts: 1161 Location: GA
|
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
We use vinyl top adhesive that comes in a 5 gallon bucket. It comes in from a paint supplier and the mfg's vary from bucket to bucket. I think the last time it was from Camie.
We spray it with an old paint gun. _________________ 69 Beetle
VW's are not just a car, they're an adventure! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
webwalker Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2006 Posts: 2803 Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
|
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
I think the carpet cement johneliot is referring to is made by Weldwood. It really is great stuff but be forewarned that they holding power of this stuff comes at a price: immovability. If you paste up both sides and let the tops skim over (about 10 minutes) they will permanently (and I mean that word!) bind together on contact. You'll never, ever, ever have to worry about sagging or sliding or bits that you've pulled taunt (like the back quarters of the headliner, which are always a PAIN) ever wrinkling or coming loose.
I actually re-did the rear quarter of the headliner last week...ZAP! Like bringing two magnets together. Sunday I did the jute padding for the rear luggage area, including the sections over the wheel wells. ZAP! That stuff may as well be welded to the metal.
I'm really happy with the adhesion, but this stuff is sort of like sky diving: If you don't have a good record of succeeding at something on your first try, it may not be for you.
M _________________ "Consistent maintenance with quality products is the cheapest warranty you'll ever need."
1977 CE1 Transporter Deluxe, Subaru EJ22, Skills Cooling, Steedle HD 091 w/ GuardT .82 4th
Click to view image |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|