Chris -
If you go to Pep Boys or a good supplier like Napa, they should sell the 3M
upholstery adhesive in spray can form.
I generally have found that the 3M in spray form is far more effective than
the stuff in the paint can, because you can get a nice light and complete
coverage on the piece you are sticking together. For some reason when the
adhesive is applied heavily (like with a brush) it looses tackiness. This
is why upholstery shops always spray the glue using compressed air.
I think it's because when you use too much glue (i.e. from brushing it on),
it soaks into the upholstery and then when it hardens, it hardens the fabric
too much, causing the fabric to lose its hold because it is no longer
pliable. Variable heat, sun and humidity only compound the problem in a
convertible.
I put a Moss interior in my BJ8 a few years ago and the result was pretty
good, still stuck together!
Best Regards,
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 11:07 AM, Chris Masucci <csooch1@aol.com> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I am trying to work on recovering my seats and can't seem to find a good
> upholstery cement that is strong enough. I am trying to follow the Moss
> video for my front seat bottom covers, but the contact cement that I have
> been able to find just isn't strong enough to hold the flat, pleated part
> of
> the seat cover down when I pull the sides over. I have a quart of the no
> longer available Moss adhesive but can't find it in storage. Moss doesn't
> sell the good stuff anymore...EPA regulations.
>
> So, what is everyone using these days besides 5 gallons worth of the 3M
> Trim
> and Vinyl Top adhesive?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
> BJ8
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