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Stock Carpet Install -Zimmy?

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glutton for punishment-you might say that! Just the two of us.I used to drive my niece to K-garten in the 73 (she's now 27) so she will get that when we are done with it. Always wanted a spitfire-now that it's here we are not so sure! Oh, and forgot to mention the fiat(no scolding here)The intent is to keep the 73 and restore/sell off the rest towards an "A" or AH 3000-we know, wishful thinking! ANd it's hard to let them go.

yes-three coats of spray to both surfaces and let dry about 5 minutes in between them. The directions say you can wait up to 60 minutes. For some pieces the edges only were sprayed-pull them tight and work out the wrinkles, then apply downward pressure to make the bond.
Practice on a piece of remnant to a metal surface if you would feel more comfortable. It will also bond to the underpadding. The spray comes out of the can well-not like an areosol(sp)but you may want to mask off those areas not to be glued.
 
thanks we'll get to it soon - as soon as I get the clutch bled (aarrggh) the brakes bled and the the electrics working, carpet is next. Oh - and, I'm very seriously considering a Fiat for my next project (600 Multipla) I want to learn to repair rust :smile:
 
Fiat, John-Peter I'll come get you if you do.
 
Fiat - did I say Fiat, I meant er um - Bugeye - yes that's it, Bugeye
 
we have a spider that would make you an expert in rust repair!
 
evic1,
I don't understand the need for 3 coats of glue. Two yes, but why 3? What does that 3rd coat do. I have always used 2 coats on anything porous, with the first coat completely dried before applying the second coat to bond to the first (dried) coat.
Rik
 
JPSmit said:
thanks we'll get to it soon - as soon as I get the clutch bled (aarrggh) the brakes bled and the the electrics working, carpet is next. Oh - and, I'm very seriously considering a Fiat for my next project (600 Multipla) I want to learn to repair rust :smile:
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:shocked: A MULTIPLA!! They're like the coolest car ever... The perfect vehicle for a family of 7 midgets! :p That'd be sweet.
 
evic1 said:
my niece is now 27 (...)
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IM sent! I knew there was a reason I hung out with all you older car guys... hehehe.

(I mean come on, who doesn't want a son-in-law who can help you fix your car?!?)
 
tosoutherncars said:
:shocked: A MULTIPLA!! They're like the coolest car ever... The perfect vehicle for a family of 7 midgets! :p That'd be sweet.
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that would be my 6'5" son, 5'10" daughter and 5'9" wife - Pretzel Logic right?!
 
Rik said:
evic1,
I don't understand the need for 3 coats of glue. Two yes, but why 3? What does that 3rd coat do. I have always used 2 coats on anything porous, with the first coat completely dried before applying the second coat to bond to the first (dried) coat.
Rik
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Those are 3-M's directions-2 coats one way, the third applied in the opposite direction-I'm guessing for better adhesion and in case any spots were missed. I supposed you could experiment to find if 2 would work for you, for me I've found that following the label seems to work best-installing carpet in a midget is something I only want to do once since I do not bend like a pretzel anymore. Many upholsterers & trimmers that I chat with like the extra coats as well. When using super 77 I give an extra coat or 2, make sure it's completely dry, fit the pieces and activate the glue with a hair dryer-that way things can be moved easily.
 
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