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dsbanfield22

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Recommended carpet glue
« on: May 26, 2025, 12:17:29 »
I would appreciate a recommendation for glue to use to reattach my carpet in the luggage/package area.  Thanks!
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Re: Recommended carpet glue
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2025, 13:16:19 »
When my buddy and I installed new carpet in his 250 SL, we used a DAP product called Weldwood. The product in the red-bottomed can is what we recommend. You may need to get creative to get some, as it is a solvent based formula. We were able to find in SoCal, but we did have to search around.
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Re: Recommended carpet glue
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2025, 14:24:59 »
I have used Weldwood glue too. Also 3M makes a good glue that is in spray can.
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Re: Recommended carpet glue
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2025, 16:42:15 »
DAP Weldwood Contact Adhesive Top & Trim HHR Solvent
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Re: Recommended carpet glue
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2025, 19:01:31 »
We did use some of the 3M glue, but found that the Weldwood was better for the bent and curved areas.
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Re: Recommended carpet glue
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2025, 19:08:43 »
Go for the heat-resistant and water-resistant variety
https://www.grainger.com/product/10L520
https://www.grainger.com/product/5E094
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Re: Recommended carpet glue
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2025, 19:55:10 »
x3 on the Weldwood Landau Top & Trim HHR Solvent Type Spray Grade Contact Adhesive. After I did a bunch of research, found this was what many professional upholstery shops use - I used it to replace the headliner on my Bronco II and it came out perfect:

https://www.amazon.com/Dap-Weldwood-Contact-Adhesive-Solvent/dp/B004IH3HAQ
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Re: Recommended carpet glue
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2025, 22:58:36 »
My sincere thanks to all... will try the Weldwood and will post "after" photos.
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