Fabric Hints

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Getting ready to put new fabric on the interior walls after removing the old stuff.Can anyone provide hints as to how to manage this?ie how to position before allowing contact between the surfaces,how to spray the adhesive,what adhesive works best(3M,etc).Help please.
 
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terry dornan

just went thru this for another forum

1- wear a mask I found that the majority of the foam came off with the fabric, the rest I took off with a stiff brush and a wet/dry vac. I did not get it cleaned to a point that the foam was removed and after completing the project there is no discernable difference between areas I completely rubbed down and areas where some foam was left. 2_ You have selected a carpet, keep in mind that the original material was foam-backed fabric. I tried a few small sections of different weight and textured carpets_ the lightest / non backed (and cheapest) worked the best. 3_ Ventilate, you will need to use OUTDOOR type adhesive, fumes are very explosive, and like propane they sink, I played HE-Man for the first section or two. However, the carbon-filtered goggles did come out after that. This stuff was made for work outdoors like carpeting a patio, the use in a boat will knock you back. 4_ Rough fit the sections and leave sufficient materials to cut edge with a utility knife after glued to hull. This is why I found the lighter material easier, it allowed some stretch and compression of the pile to aid in the process on contouring to the hull Good luck with your project! Terry s/v stardust h30
 
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