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oldford · 02-23-2026, 12:35 PM

On my friends 31 we are going to install upholstery panel boards that fit around the quarters and back window. We have the original boards and will be using new material from Classique. I would like to find a spray contact cement that has a very fine spray and will not bleed through material. Some of these spray cans spray out big globs of glue and I think that will cause hills of glue so would like to find a fine spray. What have you guys used and did it spray OK. Thanks

JayJay · 02-23-2026, 01:19 PM

I use 3M Super 77 or 3M High Strength 90, whichever I happen to have on hand. The secret is to clean off the tip with acetone frequently, otherwise it gets gooed up (technical term) and the spray gets gloppy (another technical term).

Chuck Dempsey · 02-23-2026, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JayJay

I use 3M Super 77 or 3M High Strength 90, whichever I happen to have on hand. The secret is to clean off the tip with acetone frequently, otherwise it gets gooed up (technical term) and the spray gets gloppy (another technical term).

Can concur....

oldford · 02-23-2026, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JayJay

I use 3M Super 77 or 3M High Strength 90, whichever I happen to have on hand. The secret is to clean off the tip with acetone frequently, otherwise it gets gooed up (technical term) and the spray gets gloppy (another technical term).

Thanks, I will try one of those.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-24-2026, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by oldford

Thanks, I will try one of those.

Just my opinion, but from personal experiences I think you will regret using either of those. If you have ever looked at a Model-A Trim Panel such as the Door or Kick panel and seen delamination or bubbles under the material, it is almost a sure-fire bet that '77' was used. IMO it will be much better if you use Weldwood's Landau & Trim Contact Adhesive. It can be brushed on, -or sprayed

desotoguy · 02-24-2026, 08:55 AM

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Fullraceflathead · 02-24-2026, 09:59 AM

I agree with terry's recommendations and his vast experience 100%!!!

Tacoma Bob · 02-24-2026, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Just my opinion, but from personal experiences I think you will regret using either of those. If you have ever looked at a Model-A Trim Panel such as the Door or Kick panel and seen delamination or bubbles under the material, it is almost a sure-fire bet that '77' was used. IMO it will be much better if you use Weldwood's Landau & Trim Contact Adhesive. It can be brushed on, -or sprayed

Totally agree. Been using Weldwood since Moses left Egypt in a Model "A". It's the real deal.

rotorwrench · 02-25-2026, 10:57 AM

I don't use any spray can contact adhesives. Most are crap. The nozzle is not good for adhesives and the stuff is too thin to work well. The Weldwood is good stuff. I either use a brush or a cheap syphon type spray gun with no thinning. I don't do upholstery for a living so I generally clean the gun between jobs. If a person uses the stuff regularly then gun cleaning isn't an issue. Clean the nozzle if it gets crusty and it's good to go.

02-23-2026, 12:35 PM	#1
oldford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 271	What type of spray glue to use on panel boards On my friends 31 we are going to install upholstery panel boards that fit around the quarters and back window. We have the original boards and will be using new material from Classique. I would like to find a spray contact cement that has a very fine spray and will not bleed through material. Some of these spray cans spray out big globs of glue and I think that will cause hills of glue so would like to find a fine spray. What have you guys used and did it spray OK. Thanks

02-23-2026, 01:19 PM	#2
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,677	Re: What type of spray glue to use on panel boards I use 3M Super 77 or 3M High Strength 90, whichever I happen to have on hand. The secret is to clean off the tip with acetone frequently, otherwise it gets gooed up (technical term) and the spray gets gloppy (another technical term). __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan (under reconstruction) 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan It isn't a defect, it's a feature!

02-24-2026, 08:55 AM	#6
desotoguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greenwood SC Posts: 317	Re: What type of spray glue to use on panel boards Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Weldwood adhesive is available in a spray can. This is really good adhesive made for upholstery work. one source: https://www.ebay.com/itm/12766262477...tion=view_item

02-24-2026, 09:59 AM	#7
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,852	Re: What type of spray glue to use on panel boards I agree with terry's recommendations and his vast experience 100%!!! __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

02-25-2026, 10:57 AM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,012	Re: What type of spray glue to use on panel boards I don't use any spray can contact adhesives. Most are crap. The nozzle is not good for adhesives and the stuff is too thin to work well. The Weldwood is good stuff. I either use a brush or a cheap syphon type spray gun with no thinning. I don't do upholstery for a living so I generally clean the gun between jobs. If a person uses the stuff regularly then gun cleaning isn't an issue. Clean the nozzle if it gets crusty and it's good to go.