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Subject:Re: What adhesive should I use for the Engine Compartment Lid Seal?
From:Richard Koerner
Date:Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:43:21 +0000

Yes, contact cement.  Clean all thoroughly before. Alcohol or Coleman fuel.  Super duper clean.  The thing....when you apply the Contact Cement....let it dry for 20 minutes.  But, be careful.  That stuff will adhere like you can't imagine!  Go slow.  Plan ahead.

    On Monday, August 16, 2021, 11:34:10 AM PDT, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 I use contact cement to re-glue the seal of my van.

On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 11:30 AM Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I just purchased an Engine Compartment Lid Seal, that spongy thing that
> goes round the rim of the engine compartment. I now realize I don’t know
> what kind of adhesive to use for it. Your thoughts are kindly requested.
>
> In vanagonity,
>
> Steve Edwards, ’88 Titian “Red” (russet) tintop w/ Subie 2.2 in the trunk,
> in Chicago.