What glue for door upholstry?

The upholstry fabric on the inside of my doors ('91 Accord) is falling
down. I have tried 3M spray adhesive. It works for a couple of weeks
then breaks down. The problem, I think is the vinyl I'm trying to
stick the fabric too is very slick.

Todd K.

 

I have the same problem with my 90 Accord. I've tried 3M 90, 3M 77,
Contact Cement. Nothing holds that stuff on.

The research I did indicated that the plastic panel may be what they
call Low E material. It is very difficult to get anything to bond to
it.

I'm going to try 3M hi-tack 76 next week end. 3M info indicates it
may be the best they have in the aresol cans that might work with a
Low E plastic. Will report if I have any luck. Of course you don't
know until a couple of weeks to a couple of months when it normally
starts to fall off again whether you have been successful.

I may also try to put a line of epoxy in the perimeter groove, see if
that helps.

Frank

 

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When patching tires, they have to rough up the surface of the rubber
with a wire brush or sandpaper so the glue can stick to the 'scratches'.
It's the same with adhesives and plastic / vinyl. Use some sandpaper on
the smooth part, paint both surfaces lightly with contact cement and LET
DRY for a several minutes (instructions on can). Assemble. Jet it
straight, since it's going to be forever.

'Curly'

 

Thanks, I'm anxiously awaiting your feedback.

Todd K.

 

hey....that trick with sandpaper seems to be quite promising..

i think i have to do the same thing with my civic..