Rear Parcel Shelf // rear storage shelf
 

I am restoring the rear parcel tray (holds the speakers and first aid kit) on a 1982 300D Turbodiesel.

I have removed the old "carpet" from the underlayment and have purchased new material (although it is not liek the OEM corded carpet, more like what I have on my W126 420SEL rear tray).

My question: what should i use to adhere the new upholstery fabric to the underlayment material? I was going to use an art adhesive in a spray can that I bought at Ben Franklin's but wondered if anyone had a better idea.

Simon

I used DAP Weldwood contact cement when I installed all of the refurbished carpet in my 300D, and even after several months in a hot storage unit, it has stayed put. It stinks like heck for a good two days, but only takes a light coat to do the trick and ensure that it is still removable in the future.

You can find the same stuff I used at any home improvement or hardware store. I applied it with cheap chip brushes.

http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?BrandID=46&SubcatID=8

3m super 77 spray glue. you can get it at any hardware store.

I've never had any luck with the 77 in an automotive environment, because it always lets go in the summer heat, especially if it is in direct sunlight. 90 would be a better spray-on solution, but any of the aerosols are going to lack the film thickness desirable for carpet. The back side of carpet just isn't normally smooth enough.

On the other hand, there isn't really anywhere for parcel shelf carpet to go if the adhesive gives up besides straight down and against the uber-cardboard backer.

Heh. We're going to have simonshearer completely unsure about what to use in no time. :D

Edit: There is another option that I forgot to mention. 3M General Trim Adhesive # 08088, which is actually designed to attach jute and carpet to things like metal and paperboard materials.

So many adhesives, and so little shelf space to keep them all on hand.

3M makes a headliner spray adhesive that I can get at the local Schucks. That is what I would use.

Use the 3m 90 and double coat it. Follow directions on can.

I just redid mine, fiberglassed the speaker area's to accept 6x9's and cut out the storage bin and first aid kit openings to get flow thru for my subs then covered it with carpet and speaker material for the openings. Still have to punch out some aluminum trim to go around openings.

Poor picture, it was dark and its tough to get a good pic in there.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...k/100_1854.jpg

3M 80 for rubber and vinyl (says it can be used for headliners); got it at Home Depot.

This is what I used - successfully - looks good!

Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

Simon

Awesome.

So, where are the pics? :D

I'm waiting to daylight hours so everyone can see what it looks like; i'm sure 81300sd will agree with that!

:-)

Here are the pics
 

You'll see that while the new fabric looks good, it does rely on the condition of the underlayment, and I could only do so much with it. The old one had to be flattened and stiffened, but it had shrunk with age and getting wet.

Simon

Yes, between it being 0dark30 and my tinted windows it was tough getting a picture to show much.

That's a million times better. Good job!

I know what you mean about the glorified cardboard panels, and I couldn't have straightened yours out any better than you did. Mine is no where near as separated and curled as yours was, but I plan to put the loose edges back together with fiberglass resin and clamps.