Gentle Readers,
Who has re-glued a 124 headliner (or other similar) and had it last for more
than a year or two? What is the recommended adhesive? Any other tips, tricks,
or different ways (i.e. mechanical) to re-attach the darn thing?
Local quote to repair a falling headliner is $400 or
I used the 3M 77 or 90 (can't remember which), aerosol/spray adhesive.
Lasted for at least 2 years before I sold that 1993 300E. I replaced the
headliner material, though, as I could not remove the old adhesive and was
unsure of the success without doing so. I removed the entire headliner cast
: Howard Ginsberg mbkindof...@gmail.com
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I used the 3M 77 or 90 (can't remember which), aerosol/spray adhesive.
Lasted for at least 2 years before I sold that 1993 300E
Howard is right on with this.
3M offers two kinds of upholstery adhesives, and I would recommend using the
more powerful of the two (it's the higher number.)
If you follow the instructions I am sure it will last for a long time. 3M makes
good stuff that does what it says.
Dan
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You want 3M 8088 upholstery adhesive. 8087 is the lighter weight version and
intended for things like panels and cloth coverings.
NAPA can get it for you, or any decent auto body supplier.
Dan
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On Jun 21, 2011, at 10:18 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Howard is
dry until the head is back on)
Charleston SC
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Howard is right on with this.
3M offers two
is back on)
Charleston SC
From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com
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You want 3M 8088 upholstery adhesive. 8087 is the lighter weight
(daily driving duties)
'73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on)
Charleston SC
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8090 is really wicked stuff that is often used for weatherstripping and door
panels. It sticks like you cannot imagine, but is difficult to handle
