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Old 03-23-2021 | 08:24 PM
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Noticed that the vinyl overlay on my interior trailer wall has separated on a couple of panels.

What would be the best glue to reglue the vinyl. While I'm still under warranty I have not found a local trailer place that is willing to work on this. And returning in to the manufacturer dealers, over 300 miles one way, is not an option I'm willing to entertain right now.

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To me, 300 miles to have manufacturer repair would not be a big deal. But they are likely to return to the same state that started pealing

If you are inclined to repair yourself, when you re-glue, add some reinforcement. Pop rivets are not always cosmetically appealing. If the location is something that could remotely be used for e-track, try that. You can never have too much
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Originally Posted by ExMB
Noticed that the vinyl overlay on my interior trailer wall has separated on a couple of panels.

What would be the best glue to reglue the vinyl. While I'm still under warranty I have not found a local trailer place that is willing to work on this. And returning in to the manufacturer dealers, over 300 miles one way, is not an option I'm willing to entertain right now.

TIA
Vinyl is a tricky one. Super glue varieties usually work well and you can seek out some that have ingredients to make them more durable for bonding vinyl. My experience was with Henkel adhesives with cross-linked polyethylene bonding to old fashioned nitrile rubber. Used a Henkel adhesive with carbon black added to it. Was an underhood automotive OEM product I was the product engineer on. Withstood -40 to +125F temps, ASTM salt spray, vibration testing, the gamut. Consult with a sales engineer at Henkel or Loctite and see what they recommend. Their websites should help
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Originally Posted by dan212
To me, 300 miles to have manufacturer repair would not be a big deal. But they are likely to return to the same state that started pealing

If you are inclined to repair yourself, when you re-glue, add some reinforcement. Pop rivets are not always cosmetically appealing. If the location is something that could remotely be used for e-track, try that. You can never have too much
Pop rivets on vinyl! Seriously? Smh

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Vinyl is a tricky one. Super glue varieties usually work well and you can seek out some that have ingredients to make them more durable for bonding vinyl. My experience was with Henkel adhesives with cross-linked polyethylene bonding to old fashioned nitrile rubber. Used a Henkel adhesive with carbon black added to it. Was an underhood automotive OEM product I was the product engineer on. Withstood -40 to +125F temps, ASTM salt spray, vibration testing, the gamut. Consult with a sales engineer at Henkel or Loctite and see what they recommend. Their websites should help
Thank you. I'll look and ask.
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For wrap vinyl, 3M makes 3M™ 3950 Liquid Edge Sealer to seal edges.

Some other products: https://www.fellers.com/fellers-shop...n-prep-sealers
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Pic of problem would help.
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I had an issue with a graphic in my trailer coming apart so I put a small piece of clear vinyl over it. If you are experiencing an issue with your vinyl you can try something like that.
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Sorry for the delay. Finally got to the trailer. Added pics to first post.
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I’ve used marine contact cement to repair a vinyl spa cover. Spread on both sides and replace the vinyl with care. . I’d think that would work well.



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