I have a Carpet kit coming for my Suby Fiberfab Speedster. What glue is best to use to install the carpet? Thanks in advance.
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Contact cement works well IMO.
I’ve used the 3M brand spray adhesive and I’d great results.
I prefer the 3M 90 over the 3M 77. It seems to hold up better with occasional moisture.
I don't know how dry your trunk is, but I used the 3M 90 on my interior carpet, and have got caught in the rain, especially towing on the open trailer.
You'll need plenty of ventilation, and be careful of overspray. Let it set up a minute after spraying both surfaces, then stick it in place.
3M 90 is all I use on every Speedster both for the carpet and glowing up door panels excellent to work with has adjustable nozzles 4 spray pattern it's about $14 a can and that's the best price for it available at Lowe's. Carpet installation takes about 4 + cans
@Alan Merklin posted:3M 90 is all I use on every Speedster both for the carpet and glowing up door panels excellent to work with has adjustable nozzles 4 spray pattern it's about $14 a can and that's the best price for it available at Lowe's. Carpet installation takes about 4 + cans
Good to know, Alan. I have some extra German squareweave carpet and binding all ready for me to start making up for my frunk, and just need some warmer weather to get at it.
FYI, 3M 90 cleans up easily with lacquer thinner ( just a damp cloth)
I agree that the 3M 90 spray is really good stuff. However in a few places, like in the trunk, I preferred to use a brushable glue. The DAP Weldwood Original Contact Cement worked great.
@Bob: IM S6 posted:Good to know, Alan. I have some extra German squareweave carpet and binding all ready for me to start making up for my frunk, and just need some warmer weather to get at it.
It will be nice to see how you end up doing it, especially the battery cover Bob.
My trunk is unique and will take some custom work. I have a suby powered car with the radiator taking the space of the battery which has been relocated to the drivers side rear wheel well.. I also have a heater core and blower to carpet around. I will post pics of the job when finished. Thanks for all the input.
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I am new to the carpet game. Is there a way to add binding the the exposed cut edges of the carpet?
Unless you're super-handy with an industrial sewing machine, or want to hand sew the whole thing, I'd take it to a carpet specialist. I had one carpet 'whipped' once (it's also called 'serging' in some places.. which is where the edges are sewn over and over (see pic). It was cheaper than binding, and worked better too... If you're creative with how you lay each piece, you can minimize the number of exposed edges, which will help..
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Jimmy you might want to cut them to fit or have a shop do it.
Binding the edge.
That is one way of doing it the other is with either a cotton tape or a leather tape (ish) which is folded over and sewn.
You need a good sewing machine with a walking foot to do it.
You can see on the pict below that the edge is sewn then folded over to make a nice clean edge and the cut edge is inside.
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Looks interesting ....
I did a carpet set by hand taking the pieces to a shop to have the edges bound, if I recall it was about $125 or so. I had asked at home carpet store and was told they can only do straight runs and 90 degree corners. One of the speedsters I purchased had carpet installed by the PO and with iron on binding take it looked great.
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Looks great already!
Personally i wont use glue at all. make a nice carpet with sewed edges and some buttons to get easy access for repair or to show your great work!
If you use glue , use proffesional glue , not from the diy on the corner.