Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: rjfurlan on July 06, 2015, 16:44:29

Title: Softt top glue
Post by: rjfurlan on July 06, 2015, 16:44:29

Is there a special glue to fix the inside wrap or is it just contact/rubber cement?

Title: Re: Softt top glue
Post by: 450sl on July 06, 2015, 17:18:40

You need glue that can stand high temps not the regular DIY type

Title: Re: Softt top glue
Post by: Jonny B on July 06, 2015, 21:00:02

Go for the MB glue. We got some for the work a friend and I were doing with the heater core (foam padding etc.) and some of the vinyl around the top cover case, etc. It comes in a ~10cm round silver can with a small brush as part of the screw on top. I don't have the part number for it, and it is a bit pricey (surprise) but it works very well. I am sure someone will be able to chime in with the proper number.

Title: Re: Softt top glue
Post by: jameshoward on July 06, 2015, 21:37:09

Well, to offer a counter view, I've only ever used contact cement (UHU or Bostick) when I replaced my soft top. It's worked perfectly so far and my rag top has never blown away despite my short-burst attempts at the 230SL land speed record. I have no idea why you'd need a special glue, let a high temperature one or a special Mercedes glue (which won't be made by Mercedes in any case). The other good thing about contact cement is that you can clean it nicely away and, if you bugger the job up, you can pull it apart and start again.

Title: Re: Softt top glue
Post by: Baybear on July 06, 2015, 23:02:40

I replaced my top on my 1998 SL500 about 5 years ago and just used Wellwood contact cement with no issues so far. You can buy the MB contact glue in the blue can but I don't think it's any better.
Will

Title: Re: Softt top glue
Post by: 450sl on July 07, 2015, 08:03:17

This is the glue KHM uses,