Hi all,

I will be replacing the headlining in my Jigsaw soon (well, as soon as I stop procrastinating about getting the sewing machine out) and I am wondering what glue I should use for the edges?

I've searched and read everyone's comments about what a bitch or a cinch the job is, but nothing about which glue I need I have almost infinite patience, a perfectionist friend that will work for wine, loads of bulldog clips and an empty shell to work with so I am hoping the job will be on the easy side - I'd just like to use the correct adhesive so that I don't have to do the job more than once!

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You want to use a good contact adhesive - something like kwik-grip (I use the one that comes in a tuna-can size thing).
I used that and the job was straight forward - put a smear of glue on each surface, wait 30 seconds, stick and clamp. Would hold itself after a minute or two but I left it for a few hours at a time.

Just don't buy the cheap stuff! Pay a few extra dollars and get a good known brand like selleys or one an upholsterer would use. Cheap glues let go easily both wet, and also a few months after install.

Keep a rag soaked in turps handy as you do the job. You need it to wipe away excess glue off the material, can and yourself.

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You can get the Selleys Kwik-Grip in gel form, it's made for vertical surfaces and doesn't drip (as much).

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the spray can stuff don't seem to be sticky enough

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As above,

Steer clear of the spray can stuff! I used that on mine, and had to redo the whole thing. Absolute rubbish.
Get a brand name. Thin coats. Let it almosy dry then join.

Cheers
Alex.