Carl is right the spray 3M stuff is just designed to make a mess. Use brush
on only, and avoid the 3M stuff. Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl McLelland" <carlynneracing@charter.net>
> The 3-M spray stuff is GARBAGE! All it's good for is making a gooey,
sticky
> mess! Likewise, Weldwood contact cement. It will take a couple days to
set.
>
> When I made a custom seat for my Lotus 61 a couple months ago (aluminum
> backrest and side panels covered with naugahyde and high density molded
foam
> seat cushion also covered with naugahyde) I found that LOCKWOOD Contact
> Adhesive worked best. The can also has a brush applicator in the cap. I
used
> two coats of the stuff on the foam and naugahyde, letting each coat dry
the
> specified time listed on the can, and the result was "bulletproof"! One
word
> of caution: make sure your material is properly aligned cause you won't
move
> it once it makes contact with the Lockwood stuff!
>
> Good luck,
> Carl
>
>
> Subject: Re: Better contact cement?
>
>
> > Martha at Pro-Prep always said to use the brush on stuff and NEVER the
> spray.
> > I guess the 3-M stuff is the choice stuff.
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