Carpet Install

I have got to the stage of installing the carpet in my FiberFab Speedster replica. I have the precut carpet sections. However, I have no idea what sort of adhesive to use to 'stick' the carpet to the interior.

Can someone tell me what I need to use and where to get it? Thanks!

Alan,

3M makes a great carpet & pad adhesive in an aerosol. Most larger hardware chain stores carry it, as will paint/body supply shops. It is a yellow spray that sets up pretty quick.

Also get a can of "Oops!". This is an all purpose cleaner for tough stuff, like gum, overspray, anddddddddd carpet adhesive that gets on surfaces that you don't want it on.... good stuff.

There are other products, but I know a few body shops that swear by these... and I have used them for carpet installation on my 54 Chevy 1/2T resto. They made the carpet install a snap!

Jim Ward

(Message Edited 11/27/2002 10:54:20 PM)

3M used to make a heavy duty aerosol contact cement.
You spray it on both surfaces and let tack up a bit, then lay the carpet down.
You need to be careful of over spray, and be really careful to line up the carpet properly - once it's laded down, it's stuck pretty good.

- Sorry for the redundant answer; Jim posted his reply just as I was composing mine...

(Message Edited 11/27/2002 11:03:17 PM)

Hi Alan,
once again 3-m makes some good stuff. I've used just about everything, but the best stuff is 3m's "1300l", it comes in quart
cans. its heavier [thicker], and heavier duty. check with 3m.
I have three quarts, $30 each in the store, $15 + shipping each
if you want them. These are professional grade products.
And I no longer have a use for this much glue. I can send them out monday if you need them. Good Luck with your carpet, Bruce
bruceyoung5@aol.com

Hi Bruce,

If Alan is not interested please let me know I would be willing to buy it.

Thanks,
Larry

Bruce Young:
Thank you for the offer of the 3m's "1300l", however, I already got some glue and I am all set.

AJ Bima

Larry, e-mail me your needs, bruceyoung5@aol.com.
its great stuff. I found that the spray on to be too light, especially
on uneven or less that perfect surfaces., Bruce

Thanks Bruce,
I will not need the glue now as I am having a friend that owns a trim shop install the carpet for me and he tells me he has the necessary glue and tools.

Again thanks,
Larry