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Replacing the headlining - what glue should I use?
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Author:  sparkly [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Replacing the headlining - what glue should I use?
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!
Author:  Harley [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Replacing the headlining - what glue should I use?
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.
Author:  Mick [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Replacing the headlining - what glue should I use?
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.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Replacing the headlining - what glue should I use?
You can get the Selleys Kwik-Grip in gel form, it's made for vertical surfaces and doesn't drip (as much). 8)
Author:  9YaTaH [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Replacing the headlining - what glue should I use?
the spray can stuff don't seem to be sticky enough :oops:
Author:  haze blue 850 [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Replacing the headlining - what glue should I use?
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.
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