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I want to repair the bottom edge of some arm rests that have come unglued. What kind of adhesive works for this kind of repair?

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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS.
Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges. New engine shortly, ported head and
manifolds, polished and cc'd chambers, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, Walbro 190 pump and T-3 for starters. KB subs
and jack rails.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pete D:
[B]I want to repair the bottom edge of some arm rests that have come unglued. What kind of adhesive works for this kind of repair?

3M have a variety of trim adhesives for different conditions.
Go to your local autobody supply shop.
I would use 3M spray contact adhesive. Their heavy duty version made for carpet. You can find it at upholstery suppliers, and some automotive paint suppliers.
I used a 3m type mastic adhesive abd used small pop rivets with washers to hold it in place
Sounds to me like this is a job for good old
contact cement. It doesn't eat into any polyesters or such. It's now available as a spray or as always as a paint on. Just my .02 as an elderly stateman like yourself.
Guys, Thanks for the advice. I did get some 3-M Super Trim Adhesive from NAPA. I followed the directions on the can (spray can). The first piece is in the clamps now and will stay there for 24 hours. I'll try to remember
to do a followup post later on the durability
aspect.

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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS.
Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges. New engine shortly, ported head and
manifolds, polished and cc'd chambers, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, Walbro 190 pump and T-3 for starters. KB subs
and jack rails.

[This message has been edited by Pete D (edited 07-19-2001).]
I have been using an adhesive called Pliobond that I got at the hardware store. I have repaired both of my armrest and one of my friends armrest with this. I was going to use contact cement but, I had the impression that you had to get the position of the vinyl right the first time or you were stuck. With Pliobond,you have to clamp the armrest to a table with a piece of wood between the armrest and the table, and let it dry overnight. The glue is tacky and lets you adjust everything before you clamp it. I then put Duck tape on the bottom to help reinforce the bound. You don't see the Duck tape when the armrest is installed. My car has been setting in this hot weather and the glue has not come lose yet.
B D

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87 TC 5-Speed
88 Thunderbird Sport 5.0
91 Ranger

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[This message has been edited by B D (edited 07-19-2001).]
3-m stuff is great. I have never had any problems with their products

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Glenn 88TC
current mods (14.096 at 97.29mph): ported & polished big valve head(1.89/1.59), ranger roller, gutted upper and ported lower intakes, t3/t4 turbo, MSD 6al, MSD Launch Control, K&N filter, Walboro 255 pump, full 3" exhaust with Dynomax Ultraflow muffler, Star stage III ceramic clutch, Tiny Avenger bleed valve

Mods in progress (have, just not on yet): atr header, 65mm throttle body, Kirban adj. fuel reg., 42lb. injectors, Taylor pro wires, 4.10 gears, G.N. intercooler

[This message has been edited by Glenn 88TC (edited 07-19-2001).]
Quote:Originally posted by Pete D:
Guys, Thanks for the advice. I did get some 3-M Super Trim Adhesive from NAPA. I followed the directions on the can (spray can). The first piece is in the clamps now and will stay there for 24 hours. I'll try to remember
to do a followup post later on the durability
aspect.



Pete,
I was doing a search and saw this post, how has your adhesive worked out, I (we) have the same problem with armrests.

Ron
I used a thin layer of 2 part epoxy and a couple of small self tapping screws...Holds great!

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Nick Johnson
87'TC
88'TC- Distributor gear sitting in the oil pan in pieces
"Educating Columbus, Ohio about the Turbocoupe; One stoplight at a time"
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