Carpet on lower door panels

TenMidgets · December 25th, 2011, 07:54 AM

Hello,

I have some drooping carpet that I really want to reattach (see pic below). Thought I could do it cheap and easy with crazy glue to no avail. Any ideas or experiences anyone can share that will definitely work and be strong enough to keep them in place?

Thanks,
Bill

Lady72nRob71 · December 25th, 2011, 08:03 AM

3M 8090 super trim adhesive - nothing less.
Your local parts stores should have it.

TenMidgets · December 25th, 2011, 08:05 AM

Thanks Rob - is that a spray adhesive?

Dave Siltman · December 25th, 2011, 08:25 AM

If you are interested, I have a pretty nice Saddle interior that I took out of my '72. The original stuff is nice, and probably would make a lot of people wonder why I replaced it. Everything, (and I mean EVERYTHING) on this car is brand new, so I had to-----by the way, I bought "Legendary", well worth the wait and price. I'm in Maryland.

Lady72nRob71 · December 25th, 2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenMidgets

Thanks Rob - is that a spray adhesive?

Yes. Just mask around the area with newspaper or plastic and tape. Clean well before hand tho.

MDchanic · December 25th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Beat me to it, Rob - 3M Trim adhesive is the greatest stuff, and made exactly for that purpose. Should work great!

Merry Christmas!

- Eric

Lady72nRob71 · December 25th, 2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDchanic

Beat me to it, Rob - 3M Trim adhesive is the greatest stuff, and made exactly for that purpose. Should work great!

Not just any 3m trim adhesive - use the 8090 only. I used some of their others and the TX heat broke the bond.

The 8090 is approved for vinyl tops, so bond should be great in all weather.

TenMidgets · December 26th, 2011, 06:15 AM

I'll get this product and make it an afternoon project this week...thanks for the info!

fjross · December 26th, 2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71

Not just any 3m trim adhesive - use the 8090 only. I used some of their others and the TX heat broke the bond.

The 8090 is approved for vinyl tops, so bond should be great in all weather.

Rob, I found this out the hard way. I had new door pulls made for my 71 convertible and used 3-M super adhesive, not sure which one. After one or two car shows with the top down, the adhesive let go. I now have to remove the doors panels to re glue them along with all the pw/pd/mirror ect ect... . My convertible top guy did the sewing on the door straps and said he would recommend contact cement as an alternative which wouldn't break down with heat. He uses this on the vinyl top/ convertible seams.

Lady72nRob71 · December 26th, 2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fjross

Rob, I found this out the hard way. I had new door pulls made for my 71 convertible and used 3-M super adhesive, not sure which one. After one or two car shows with the top down, the adhesive let go.

Yep, my pulls did the same thing. frustrating, isnt it!

TenMidgets · December 28th, 2011, 11:15 AM

The 3M super trim adhesive worked really well - thanks!

December 25th, 2011, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
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TenMidgets Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melville, NY Posts: 320	Thanks Rob - is that a spray adhesive?

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Dave Siltman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 626	If you are interested, I have a pretty nice Saddle interior that I took out of my '72. The original stuff is nice, and probably would make a lot of people wonder why I replaced it. Everything, (and I mean EVERYTHING) on this car is brand new, so I had to-----by the way, I bought "Legendary", well worth the wait and price. I'm in Maryland.

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MDchanic Connoisseur d'Junque Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 8,581	Beat me to it, Rob - 3M Trim adhesive is the greatest stuff, and made exactly for that purpose. Should work great! Merry Christmas! - Eric

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TenMidgets Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melville, NY Posts: 320	I'll get this product and make it an afternoon project this week...thanks for the info!

December 28th, 2011, 11:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
TenMidgets Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melville, NY Posts: 320	The 3M super trim adhesive worked really well - thanks!