what GLUE is used for carpets?

[Guest Anonymous]

I'm attempting to install a new set of carpets in my 74tii. The old ones are GLUED in. What kind of glue is that??? Should I glue the padding and then glue the carpets over that??

[Guest Anonymous]

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Use a good contact cement. Preferrably, you will have a pressurised glue pot that will spray the glue, but in the likely event that you don't, get the widest brush you can find, and use that. And yes, glue the underlay in, and then glue the carpet to that.

I use a cement called TACC 270. Might be available from a textiles supplier, or a marine shop.

Al

[Guest Anonymous]

Any auto upholestery supply shop carries different glues. I used snaps instead as most of the glues are vey permanent........

[Guest Anonymous]

Thanks. Al. I thought it might be contact cement BUT I wasn't sure.

I'll get the glue today and go back at it.

[Guest Anonymous]

lay on top....has worked for me.

John

'72tii "Hugo"

[Guest Anonymous]

Definitely pull the old carpet up--you'll have tight clearance on the right side of the gas pedal if you go over the old carpet if you dont.

There are a variety of good adhesives out there. On that I like for carpets is 3M Super trim adhesive. It works well but will also allow future removal of the carpet without tearing it. The key is to apply some to the carpet and where it is getting glued...then let it sit for a few minutes. Its basically sprayable contact cement so letting it set up for a few minutes is key. Then place your carpet where you want.

One tip to getting the corners tight is to use the handle of a small screwdriver to push it into place...

BTW, the 3M Super trim adhesive is available through most auto parts stores.

Matt McGinn

SportsCar Restoration

[Guest Anonymous]

for this situation. Spray on, gets tacky but not permanent ...

[Guest Anonymous]

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