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Best type of glue to hold fabric down ?

Started by Banana_Boat, Jan 01 2012 06:21 PM

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#1 Banana_Boat

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 06:21 PM

What's the best type of Glue to hold done fabric to mdf and fiber glass ?

I know there's heaps out there but i don't wanna go through heaps trying to find one that works...

so if anyone has used fabric and stuck it to mdf of fiber glass please let me know what you used :)

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 06:59 PM

What are you calling "fabric"?

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 07:01 PM

Like the furr in my topics and just other Fabrics Iike that.

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 07:06 PM

I use Fast Grip/Kwik Grip (available from Bunnings) for all my trimming, it does stink but it sure holds well and has no issue with the temperatures reached in a car.

though I am sure others have other suggestions

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 08:01 PM

Kwik Grip

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 08:07 PM

Not Sika, I found it to be too thin and soaked through the fabric too easily, but as stated Kwik Grip seems to work well I use the Bear brand stuff as it can be had a bit cheaper and seems to work just as well.
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 09:20 PM

Kwik grip works, but 3M 76 / 77 spray adhesive is much quicker, less smelly, and is a specialised high temperature adhesive with very high tack and a fierce bond. It's regarded as 'the standard' in the industry for trim work like this.

One of those things that once you get the hang of it there's no going back - it works that well!

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 09:25 PM

Really, something in a spray can works well? Might have to get me some.
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 10:09 PM

where can i buy the 3m stuff from ?

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 10:18 PM

www.daleys.com.au is one place - blackwoods hardware is another :)

And yes, I promise, it works great. It's nothing like typical spray can adhesive!

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 11:47 PM

Kwik Grip Contact Adhesive FTW!

Spray both contact sides, leave it dry for a minute or two (touch dry) and stick together... it ain't going ANYWHERE!!
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Posted 02 January 2012 - 04:58 PM

TBH I loathe the Selly's Kwik Grip. I use Permatex (Orange can, available at Autobarn) otherwise 3M 76/77 same as Big Valven.

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Posted 02 January 2012 - 09:37 PM

Must try the 3M

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 07:54 AM

TAC Adhesive from VyFab.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 11:47 PM

I used Kwik Grip to stick the material to my subwoofer box. It worked great, but yeah it did stink for awhile!!
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