Best adhesive for roll bar vinyl trim, What have you used--what works Options

[reharvey]

Going to glue the vinyl trim to the top of the roll bar only. Not planning to use the trim on the sail panels. I did one of these years ago using 3M heavy duty spray adhesive and it didn't work so well. What have you used? Ray

[TheCabinetmaker]

I've been building cabinets and plastic laminate countertops for 40 years. I use a spray can contact cement that I get from my Formica or Wilson Art wholesaler for on site touchup or a spot repair/reglue. In a pinch, I will use the 3m adhesive. Its almost as good as my sprayable contact cement.

Always spray both surfaces, and let dry till it does not transfer to your finger when you touch it. If it sticks to your finger, its not ready and it won't hold. A double coat around the edges (very light second coat) is a good idea too.

If you brush it, you must do it evenly without any globs or lumps.
The vinyl will show every imperfection underneath it. The cardinal rule here is " cleanliness is next to godliness". One speck of debris will ruin the job.

Btw, there is a difference between the sprayable contact cement and the old Weldwood "gorilla snot" in the can. You do not want to put that brushable contact in your spray gun, unless you just want to buy a new gun anyway.

One more thing. Don't use the waterborne adhesive. It won't stick!

[Phoenix-MN]

Btw, there is a difference between the sprayable contact cement and the old Weldwood "gorilla snot" in the can. You do not want to put that brushable contact in your spray gun, unless you just want to buy a new gun anyway.

This is the Spray grade stuff, use lots of solvent and a cheap gun