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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:26 am    Post subject: Carpet glue Reply with quote

Looking for recommendations on adhesive for new carpet for my bug. Spray on or brush? Brand? Thanks
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:37 am    Post subject: Re: Carpet glue Reply with quote

Spray requires more control to not get everywhere

Brush on may drip and run.


Check out these threads on carpet glue, many pros/cons to each option and these threads highlight the current products

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?searc...=titleonly
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:56 am    Post subject: Re: Carpet glue Reply with quote

thanks guys. Was leaning toward spray from 3M.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:18 am    Post subject: Re: Carpet glue Reply with quote

3M 90. Green can. I'm sure there are others that work too, but the 90 is better then the 77.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:30 am    Post subject: Re: Carpet glue Reply with quote

Been using this since I can't remember, works the best in my opinion
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525
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