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Carpet Glue

Posted: 8/8/24 12:02pm Message 1 of 5
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Pasadena, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 72 Coupe L48 4 sp Air Tilt Leather

I glued some pieces of carpet to the 3 door rear compartment doors and it did not go well the first time. I used the 3M brand and it did not stick to the wood board and the carpet very well. Pulled it off and tried again.

The second time I sprayed it on heavier, let it set up a bit, then installed with weight on top to press the pieces together. 

The new carpet underside is so smooth and shiny the glue seems to not adhere very well, as it comes off pretty easy. 

Any suggestions for the rest of the car, the seats and everything is out. I did clean the car well and then used acetone to clean off any oily stuff. 

 




Bruce
72 Coupe L48 4sp
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Re: Carpet Glue

Posted: 8/8/24 4:17pm Message 2 of 5
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Equinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Hi, In my "Opinion" only, it's best to order new door unit with correct carpet, locks, doors, and pulls. Much nicer job, faster and more gratifying. 




Re: Carpet Glue

Posted: 8/8/24 4:45pm Message 3 of 5
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Overland Park, KS - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray

You could check with an auto shop that does carpet and upholstery or a carpet store and see what they would recommend. 




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Re: Carpet Glue

Posted: 8/10/24 9:57am Message 4 of 5
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Corvette Stingray convertible with hardtop, modified & restored, new medium cloisonne paint, interior, 350 cid 330 hp with TH700R4 automatic transmission 3:08 differential ratio, all power & ac and the underside. A very nice touring car.

Get yourself a tube of E6000.




Re: Carpet Glue

Posted: 8/10/24 10:48am Message 5 of 5
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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Did you take the plastic surround piece off? I would think that piece would make the outer edges more secure, and keep the pieces secure. Also, the button and pull would be additional assistance in holding it in place.




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