going to install the running board covers on my 40 ford this weekend. the glue that vintique provides looks like it has solidified during the 6 years I have had these covers "in stock" I'm in a pinch.. what other adhesive can I use??
Let me know how that goes? I am going to have to replace the covers on my 36 pretty soon and dreading it
What I can tell you is that 3M super trim adhesive (spray glue) doesn't work on running boards. It's excellent **** for upholstery work but not for this application. I'm curious to know what you find that works.
I've done 4-5 set of running boards and always used the 3M stuff good luck Just make sure to follow the directions on the can and open the window that stuff will make you feel funny
3m contact cement spread on both pieces like a pb&J then wait till tacky slap er together. Good for 150years.
I've covered over half dozen cars and used Gorilla glue I think the secert to laying the covers is to take some 40 grit sand paper and scuff up the back side of the rubber before you put any glue on them this helps hold the rubber better because you've busted that hard rubber glaze and given it some teeth to grab the glue, have a lot of clamps handy, some wood strips to clamp the covers with and a helper, make sure that the glue flashs off before you try to put them together good luck, its not that hard...............
Shrock Bros. who manufacture running board covers for studebakers, reccommend 3M urethane windshield adhesive, It worked well for me.
squablow, I dont have much luck with 3m super trim adhesive in the interior.. i wouldnt try it on my boards. 19fordy, I agree I have 3 pieces of wood to laminate together (for the header of the car and I will NOT use gorilla glue because of the way it expands.. enjenjo.. thanks.. I thought 3m windshield urethane only came in tubes?? and the rest of you guys waiting for me to test this out.. I have done this project before, but I just used the supplied glue.. the most difficult part of this project is getting the old covers OFF! thanks for all the responses.. hopefully I can get some urethane before monday..
Same thing happened to me. I ordered a pint from an antique supplier and got a can MGF. by Vintiques Inc. You guessed it more monies plus shipping and when I got it, it was Weldwood contact cement that was available at any hardwood store for much less. Scuff the back side of the rubber and spread glue on both surfaces. I started on the outside edge and only did 3-4 inches at a time. Took some time but looks good. When done I sealer all the edges with a black silicone to keep moisture and dirt from getting under the rubber. All is doing well.
"enjenjo.. thanks.. I thought 3m windshield urethane only came in tubes??" It does. I just squirt it on both the cover and the running board, and spread it out evenly with a bondo spreader. I do 1/2 at a time, outer side first. I let that set up, then do the inner side. It take about 1 tube per board. Like Earl Sheib says, it won't come back off, ever! The work time is pretty good, so you can move it around as needed.
MJ40's on the right track. If you have a floorcovering supply house nearby, that's where you want to go to get your contact cement. Get the flammable type. I've installed thousands of square feet of rubber to various substrates. Most of the stuff at hardware stores is of a lesser quality. Do NOT use this stuff indoors!!!
I used lock wood Landau top glue an it worked fine for me. Make sure it is where you want it when bond the two Pieces together.
well I grabbed some 3m urethane at the parts store today.. I can say that I liked using it better than the stuff originally supplied with the covers.. my only caveat: I went through about 12 pair of rubber gloves (because I wanted to be careful not to get anything on the top of the covers) and still managed to get some urethane on my thumb?! otherwise.. a smooth result.. perhaps I can get some pics tomorrow.. thanks again to all who responded.
I used the weldwood glue on both the rubber and running boards. I followed the directions and let is dry for a while but I still ended up with lots of bubbles. I think it dried too much.
Testors, Mmmmmmmmnnnnnnnn good stuff. I haven't yet tried it but I would think that vinyl top glue would work like a champ and you should be able to get it at any automotive paint supply.
My experience, albeit not with running board rubber, is that when using contact cement, once the two surfaces make contact, it's just about impossible to make any minor adjustments for fitment. Does the windshield urethane allow the rubber to be slightly adjusted ?
Thanks, PB'r ! I've never used the windshield urethane, but I suspected it might be a little more "user friendly" that contact cement. BTW, I enjoy & respect your feedback on many of the threads. I'm never too old to learn - imagine how smart I could have been if there'd been a HAMB available 50+ years ago ! Thanks again, -Bob
Urethane adhesive , it sticks like **** to a blanket yet remains pliable. Bostik "Simson ISR 70-03" is the best. [ I used it to glue Aluminium diamond plate on a trailer, and also repair rubber soles in shoes ] You have a window of a couple of hours to manipulate it into place After 48 hours you'll need a grinder to get it off
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