Which glue do I need?

[billysally208]

Hi, Not a major issue, but struggling to sort out the right sort of glue I need, and would be grateful for any suggestions. Round the rear window of my Z3 is plastic trim or piping. It has come adrift in one corner and I have tried glueing it back in place with a contact adhesive but it doesn’t seem to hold it in place. When the roof is properly shut, there is a considerable amount of tension in the fabric, which acts to pull the seam apart. I have glued it with the roof half open and allowing to cure overnight, but as soon as I close the roof it pulls the seam apart again, I really need a fast acting glue that is strong enough to do the job, and preferably black. I am thinking of trying black hot glue sticks next, but would welcome any other suggestions

 

[billz]

You should use the same type of glue that bonds the windscreens. Not sure what it if called but t-tony will know

 

[billysally208]

You should use the same type of glue that bonds the windscreens. Not sure what it if called but t-tony will know

Thanks for your reply - I've got some black Tiger Seal - but it is slow curing - I'm basically trying to glue canvas to plastic and I was hoping to use a contact adhesive that should give an instant bond but it doesn't want to stick to the plastic piping.

 

[Low Rider]

Hi, Not a major issue, but struggling to sort out the right sort of glue I need, and would be grateful for any suggestions. Round the rear window of my Z3 is plastic trim or piping. It has come adrift in one corner and I have tried glueing it back in place with a contact adhesive but it doesn’t seem to hold it in place. When the roof is properly shut, there is a considerable amount of tension in the fabric, which acts to pull the seam apart. I have glued it with the roof half open and allowing to cure overnight, but as soon as I close the roof it pulls the seam apart again, I really need a fast acting glue that is strong enough to do the job, and preferably black. I am thinking of trying black hot glue sticks next, but would welcome any other suggestions

Ditto. I'll will be interested to hear how you get on with this project

 

[billz]

If i am not mistaken i believe Lee has replaced one before

 

[Grumps]

I have the same problem so am interested to see what comes back. Oooooooooh @Lee!

 

[GazHyde]

@Lee has a tube of glue in the ZedShed for such things, but can't remember what it is...