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Subject:Re: Carpet Adhesive-Found some that worked
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Wed, 5 May 2010 13:08:11 -0500

Under the carpet, there is a foam mold to the metal body of the van.  Did
not want an adhesive that would melt the foam upon install.  Be glad you
have that foam, or else you are in  a rolling tin can.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 10:05 AM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:

> Which foam are you speaking of? Did you add a layer on top of the peal &
> seal? I missed this part...
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> On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 7:27 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
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>> I used some adhesive from Lowes in the paint and caulk aisle that is
>> applied
>> with caulk gun.  3.50 a tube and is listed as safe for foam and foamboard
>> applications.  Does not melt the foam. Used a roller to smooth the carpet.
>> Used between the foam and metal and then again between the foam and
>> carpet.
>> Blue tube.  Took two tubes.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
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