The glue I used was also 3m in a spray can. I used an old plastic container
that I had laying around and sprayed the adhesive into it. I then applied it
to the parts I wanted to glue on the headliner and sail panels with a throwaway
glue brush . I bought my sail panels with fabric installed when I purchased
the headliner. All in all, things came out pretty well on the install for
being a first timer. Takes time and patience Don't forget to go to office
supply store and buy a couple dozen folder clips of various sizes. It really
helps. Will come in handy for just a sail panel install also. One more thing
the glue from the spray can sets fast, so be ready. Don't know if the same
stuff is available in a can, but spray cans are what I found in the auto parts
stores here in Central Illinois. Hope this helps.
Ted
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sail panel install
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Date: Saturday, December 27, 2008, 10:04 AM
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Thanks Rick, Do you remember if the glue was a spray on or brush on.
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From: "Rick Schaefer" <ric...@gmail.com>
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Glue I used was from 3M and is made for headliners. I "think" that I bought
it at either a parts store or specialized upholstery shop - its been years.
To wrap the material and secure it properly you need to cut "darts" in it on
the back side. Lay the material flat (face down) , lay the panel on top and
pull the material tight.....but not banjo string tight. (The headliner
material does tighten up over time ). I trimmed it on the back side to have
about a 1 inch border.
Ask your wife or mother or girlfriend about the darts. Its a sewing
thing and the ladies -of my generation anyway- will be familiar with what you
need to do. Again, its very important that the glued down material lies flat.
Don't overdo the glue, its sticky and if you get it on the front side of the
panel it won't come off. Not hard, just take your time.
On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 5:12 AM, <rml...@comcast.net> wrote:
I bought new sail panels from legendary interiors. The material is over sized
and needs to be folded over the backing panel and glued to form the finished
edge that meets the headliner. has anyone done this? what glue should I use?
And how much trimming is needed in order for the material to wrap tightly
around the backing panel. Thank you all for sharing your wisdom. Bob
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
