[Zmagnette] Slightly OT-Carpet adhesive

[charles durning]

Allen,

I've got a can of the 3M stuff that I bought this year.  I've stuck down
some carpet in the Chick Magnette.  Not sure if I'll ever get up again.
Just be sure to glue corners.

Charlie Durning

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On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Allen Bachelder <bachldrs at comcast.net>wrote:

> Charlie,
>
> My first rule of auto restoration has always been: if it says "3M" on it,
> it works, if it doesn't, it doesn't.  But I thought I heard recently that
> environmental regulations had raised havoc with their stuff.  So what is
> the latest truth, everybody?
>
> Thanks,
> Allen
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>   On May 16, 2014, at 3:54 PM, charles durning wrote:
>
>   David,
>
> I've used 3M contact adhesive with success.  However, when properly
> applied it's there forever.
>
> Brush it on both surfaces, let dry and then stick it down.  I suppose
> applying to selective areas might make it easier to remove in the future.
>
> Charlie Durning
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> On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 2:46 PM, David F. Darby <ddarby at centurytel.net>wrote:
>
>>   Not really OT, as it is generic, but I am fixing to install a new
>> carpet kit in my dear old 1955 Plymouth Savoy (another staid old
>> sedan/saloon).
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m wondering if any of you have a favoured carpet adhesive or protocol
>> you might suggest. I’ve just had very limited experience and I don’t want
>> to botch it up.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a nice (although lightweight) loop carpet kit in two pieces (fore
>> and aft) with bound edges and an attached pressed felt-like backing. I’m
>> thinking I don’t want to weld it down and I’ll probably have to do a lot of
>> fussing to get it all into place. Any suggestions as to brand or type of
>> adhesive you’ve had good results with? Or does it need anything at all?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for any help.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>>
>>
>> David
>>
>>
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