What glue for door upholstry?

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Todd K. - 01 Aug 2005 14:35 GMT

The upholstry fabric on the inside of my doors ('91 Accord) is falling
down. I have tried 3M spray adhesive. It works for a couple of weeks
then breaks down. The problem, I think is the vinyl I'm trying to
stick the fabric too is very slick.

Todd K.

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Frank Boettcher - 01 Aug 2005 15:16 GMT

I have the same problem with my 90 Accord. I've tried 3M 90, 3M 77,
Contact Cement. Nothing holds that stuff on.

The research I did indicated that the plastic panel may be what they
call Low E material. It is very difficult to get anything to bond to
it.

I'm going to try 3M hi-tack 76 next week end. 3M info indicates it
may be the best they have in the aresol cans that might work with a
Low E plastic. Will report if I have any luck. Of course you don't
know until a couple of weeks to a couple of months when it normally
starts to fall off again whether you have been successful.

I may also try to put a line of epoxy in the perimeter groove, see if
that helps.

Frank

>The upholstry fabric on the inside of my doors ('91 Accord) is falling
>down. I have tried 3M spray adhesive. It works for a couple of weeks
>then breaks down. The problem, I think is the vinyl I'm trying to
>stick the fabric too is very slick.
>
>Todd K.

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Todd K. - 01 Aug 2005 19:24 GMT

Thanks, I'm anxiously awaiting your feedback.

Todd K.

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nospam@nospam.com - 01 Aug 2005 20:43 GMT

hey....that trick with sandpaper seems to be quite promising..

i think i have to do the same thing with my civic..

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motsco_ _ - 01 Aug 2005 15:48 GMT

> The upholstry fabric on the inside of my doors ('91 Accord) is falling
> down. I have tried 3M spray adhesive. It works for a couple of weeks
> then breaks down. The problem, I think is the vinyl I'm trying to
> stick the fabric too is very slick.
>
> Todd K.

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When patching tires, they have to rough up the surface of the rubber
with a wire brush or sandpaper so the glue can stick to the 'scratches'.
It's the same with adhesives and plastic / vinyl. Use some sandpaper on
the smooth part, paint both surfaces lightly with contact cement and LET
DRY for a several minutes (instructions on can). Assemble. Jet it
straight, since it's going to be forever.

'Curly'

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