fastening vinyl

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: June 08, 2024 at 8:08 AM

Topic: fastening vinyl

Posted By: messiah9966
Subject: fastening vinyl
Date Posted: February 04, 2003 at 12:57 PM

When wrapping a difficult shape- say a kickpanel- in vinyl, what type of glue are you using to attach it to the fiberglass kickpanel? In my experiences i have always had trouble with contact cement releasing in hot weather. Especially on areas of the kickpanel that you had to heat the vinyl up and really work it in to get it to form properly. Are some contact cements better than others? I have been using weldwood premium contact cement. Any suggestions?

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R. CLARK

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Posted By: audiomechanic
Date Posted: February 04, 2003 at 5:45 PM

the coolest stuff is the select products heat formable vinyl.....it is kinda thick, but you throw heat form a heat gun on it and it will streatch like there is no tomorrow...as for the glue get the woodweld landeu top and trim adhesive and thinner. the thinner just prolongs the drying time and lets you spray it from a spray gun better, you can also use it to clean up over spray on the vinyl...you can get it from any industrial fabric place. NOT your average joann fabrics, but a place that sells to bigger manufacturing places....here is a pic of it. fishman audio sells it through Metra.....https://www.fishmanaudio.com/new_page_18.htm

Posted By: audiomechanic
Date Posted: February 04, 2003 at 5:48 PM

oh also you should staple the back side of the piece...there is a small air powered stapler....its a BEA that is the brand name of it ...its also on the site ...i have used these for years and they work great.

Posted By: messiah9966
Date Posted: February 05, 2003 at 4:41 PM

I looked around for this glue but no one seems to know about it. Is this what it is really called by label? Also, is this a quick drying glue like contact cement so it is easy to work with?

Thanks

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R. CLARK

Posted By: audiomechanic
Date Posted: February 05, 2003 at 7:09 PM

it dries kinda fast....if you have a complex shape and need it to dry slower you can add more of the of the thinner.....here is a link to a place that sells it ..... https://www.discountfoamproducts.com/detail.php3?productid=6000006 ......and here is the home site ..it has a picture of the 5 gallon container we buy it in.... https://www.dap.com/retail/retail_detail.cfm?catid=4&subcatid=109&prodhdrid=302 .......the thinner that we get for it is called acra solv im not sure of the spelling of it ............ installguy509

Posted By: audiomechanic
Date Posted: February 06, 2003 at 8:22 PM

acry solv.... that is the spelling of it

Posted By: messiah9966
Date Posted: February 07, 2003 at 11:34 AM

Thanks again

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R. CLARK