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Reischmann

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Fire wall insulation
« on: January 31, 2013, 01:33:23 »
I am replacing the engine bay fire wall insulation.
Will regular contact cement work or should I be worried about it not holding up in the high heat?
Thank you,
Mike
1970 280SL
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Richard Madison

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Re: Fire wall insulation
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2013, 11:06:54 »
Used 3M Super Trim Adhesive (08090) and all is OK after a season of driving.

The 3M can is marked "Heat and Moisture Resistant"

Richard M, NYC
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Reischmann

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Re: Fire wall insulation
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2013, 12:19:33 »
Thank you for the quick reply.
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ja17

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Re: Fire wall insulation
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2013, 05:35:35 »
Good advice to use the correct adhesive, as some spray adhesives will eventually release when used on plastics and synthetics. The plasticisors  leach out of the plastic over time and attack the adhesive.
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