Glue for roof lining

[N4 FTW]

Hi Chaps

About 9 months ago I retrimed my Cerb to get rid of the nasty "carpet" that was my old roof lining. It had held well for a time but the spray on carpet adhesive I used has lost its effectiveness in the face of the "searing" temperatures we have been having recently (well that and driving with the windows down everywhere!).

Does anyone have any suggestions for a glue that would be better suited for this?

Thanks in advance!

Barry

[JensenA]

I've used 'Copydex' (Google it) on the carpets, much better that the spray adhesive.

[Tanguero]

Having tried all the usual glues when I did my retrim, including the expensive high temperature impact adhesives designed for the job, the only thing I have found that has held my perforated leather (therefore heavy) headlining up on a hot day is No More Nails.

Spread it with a rake/comb spreader as you would for tile adhesive and be very careful to get your positioning right as you only get one go, but it will hold permanently.

It sounds odd but the tip was given to me by a very experienced professional upholsterer.

Edited by Tanguero on Friday 15th July 09:18

[N4 FTW]

Thanks chaps. My only concern is that I have a single layer of alcantara/suede that was glued straight to the old foam (in the same way the old carpet was attached), do you think no more nails will work with that? Or soak straight through it

[Tanguero]

I foam lined my leather for a smooth finish. I found that because no more nails isn't very liquid - its more of a paste consistency - it didn't sink into the foam at all. If you need to glue upholstery foam to alcantara then you want to use a spray contact adhesive to sandwich them together first. That will hold fine because the foam layer insulates it from the direct heat of he roof. The no more nails is to then glue the foam side of the foam/alcantara sandwich to the fibreglass.

If the old foam is stuck to the roof and the alcantara has come off that, then personally I would scrape the old foam off and start again with fresh foam.

Edited by Tanguero on Friday 15th July 21:32

[Mad Mark]

I had exactly the same problem last year. I tried various 'high' temp sprays for interior with no luck. the best was Evo stick which lasted the winter but as soon as the sun came out it became Evo Un-stuck lol

So following Tanguero's advice I used No Nails or a cheaper equivalent and it worked a treat. I too have the foam backed velour. Get the stuff in the plastic tube where you have to use the 'gun' adaptor thingy as its easier to control.

[Far Eastender]

Mark, I've got the same problem. How did you get the roof lining off?

[Mad Mark]

I didn't take mine off. I left it fixed round the front and two sides I pulled the rollbar cover off and went in through there.
It's a little more awkward applying the glue this way which is why its easier to use the tubes as you can get it in to the corners easier. But it means the lining is already positioned correctly and makes it easier to get it right first time.
After spreading the no nails about as evenly as possible use the side of spray can and working from front middle backwards and outwards pressing the lining up to the roof.

[big_treacle]

Excellent thread. I've got the same problem and have been meaning to sort it out for a great many months! I might have a go soon...

[Far Eastender]

Mad Mark said:

I didn't take mine off. I left it fixed round the front and two sides I pulled the rollbar cover off and went in through there.
It's a little more awkward applying the glue this way which is why its easier to use the tubes as you can get it in to the corners easier. But it means the lining is already positioned correctly and makes it easier to get it right first time.
After spreading the no nails about as evenly as possible use the side of spray can and working from front middle backwards and outwards pressing the lining up to the roof.

Thanks.

[jammy_basturd]

Just out of interest, if you use No More Nails, what happens if, in a couple of years time you decide to retrim? Is the No More Nails going to be a right PITA to get off?

[Tanguero]

To be honest any glue is a pain to get off. No more nails wont be any worse than anything else because it is solid enough to cut off with a sharp window scraper. The worst ones I have found to get clean are impact adhesive residues that are too flexible to cut or scrape.

[robsco]

Excellent thread. The carpet is peeling away from the rollcage on mine as well as peeling from the side of the passenger footwell, and I was wondering what adhesive to use. This forum is probably the most informative one on the whole site!

Edited by robsco on Monday 18th July 23:02

[N4 FTW]

Thanks to everyone for their input (as usual), I'll crack on with it this weekend!