Suitable adhesive to stick vinyl to foam

[MYStargazer]

Hi folks

I need to stick some vinyl to some foam, on a vertical interior surface. The foam is thick enough (10mm) to suggest that the two weren’t manufactured together – other than that the vinyl looks like that thin foam-backed stuff used to line yachts in the 70’s and 80’s.

I thought about using contact adhesive, but I don’t want the ‘impact’ to disrupt the thickness of the foam. There are some curved, concave surfaces, so I can’t just glue disctretely at the edges and stretch over.

I thought about some kind of 3M spray adhesive… has anyone tried this?

Thanks!

 

[Marine Reflections]

vinyl to foam

Hi Yes 3m spray adhesive works very well, hard to find a better way.

Super trim spray adhesive 3m part number 08090

 

[VicS]

Hawk House ltd, often mentioned/recommended for lining materials can supply a suitable spray adhesive. It is what they recommend for the back of foam backed vinyl when relining.

www.hawkhouse.co.uk

 

[MYStargazer]

Thanks, guys!

 

[sarabande]

I'd check very carefully with the supplier that the adhesive will not fail under high temperatures. Deckheads can become too hot to touch (about 50 C tissue damage can occur IIRC), and I once had some velcro tape fall down from the roof of a Landrover when the insolation became too strong for the adhesive.

 

[MYStargazer]

I'd check very carefully with the supplier that the adhesive will not fail under high temperatures. Deckheads can become too hot to touch (about 50 C tissue damage can occur IIRC), and I once had some velcro tape fall down from the roof of a Landrover when the insolation became too strong for the adhesive.

Thanks. Good point. Hadn't thought of that. The particular surface I have in mind is a 45 degree slope at the back of an aft cabin, so can get hot.

 

[Marine Reflections]

3m spray trim adhesive

I'd check very carefully with the supplier that the adhesive will not fail under high temperatures. Deckheads can become too hot to touch (about 50 C tissue damage can occur IIRC), and I once had some velcro tape fall down from the roof of a Landrover when the insolation became too strong for the adhesive.

Yes good point.. often overlooked..

the 3m 08090 is good for headlining where heat resistance is a factor.

 

[Tradewinds]

Spray Adhesive

ASAP Supplies do a spray adhesive for their Quietlife soundproofing for engine rooms.

Not highly inflammable as far as I'm aware & offers "good heat resistance".

Obviously a re-badged product but it does seem effective when I've used it.

 

[Joe]

adhesive

If you are going to replace a headlining then i wouldent use a spray adhesive.
During the summer months the heat in the boat will most likely cause the spay adhesives to fail and the headlinings to start to droop.
Have a chat to the guys at Hawk House would be a good idea as they do a good slightly cheaper version of the contact adhesive similar to Evostick.
I have replaced a few headlinings over the last couple of years and used headling material and adhesives from Hawk house.
Only use spay adhesive where you simply cant use the contact adhesive as it has a much higher grab strength and will out last the spay adhesive due to its capability to withstand higher tempratures.
It is messy and you need to get a coat on both surfaces but you may as well do the best job you can

Hope this helps
Joe

 

[Chris_Robb]

If you are going to replace a headlining then i wouldent use a spray adhesive.
During the summer months the heat in the boat will most likely cause the spay adhesives to fail and the headlinings to start to droop.
Have a chat to the guys at Hawk House would be a good idea as they do a good slightly cheaper version of the contact adhesive similar to Evostick.
I have replaced a few headlinings over the last couple of years and used headling material and adhesives from Hawk house.
Only use spay adhesive where you simply cant use the contact adhesive as it has a much higher grab strength and will out last the spay adhesive due to its capability to withstand higher tempratures.
It is messy and you need to get a coat on both surfaces but you may as well do the best job you can

Hope this helps
Joe

Joe - this is precisely the advice given to me by Hawke House. I have this nasty job to do this winter!