What type of contact cement for interior panels

N5004W

We are going to reupholster the interior of our airplane - was going to remove the old material off the side panels and and reapply foam and vinyl from Aircraft Spruce so that we have approved materials.

I have seen people using spray cement applied with an air sprayer in videos online putting in Airtex seat covers and seat webbing - but can’t figure out what kind of contact cement they are spraying on - what type of contact cement/glue is good for this

Thanks for any help

empannin

Airtex makes pre-shaped panels that might make it go faster.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/0271.php is one product as well as 77 spray adhesive. I would caution against spraying adhesive as the solvents are often very volatile and the adhesive can drift over all surfaces.
I would suggest experimenting and put on as light a coat as possible as well as following the guidelines for dry time prior to joining parts. More is not better and wet is not correct. It should not be a wet to wet bond.

Have fun with your project!

Scott Sherer

I'm in the middle of doing my fifth Airtex reupholstery job. I would use their duraseam trim cement and their foam soundproofing, which is what I have used on my last several planes. http://www.airtexinteriors.com/catalogue/misc.php

kentshaw

I used the Weldwood contact cement because it is available at your local hardware store without paying special fees for shipping and it seems to be the preferred adhesive for auto upholsters because of its ability to hold up well in high heat. https://www.lowes.com/pd/DAP-Weldwood-Off-white-Contact-Cement-Construction-Adhesive-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3819177
That said, I only used this for replacing seat slings. Everything else, such as carpet, I used 3m 77 or 3m 90 spray adhesives.

griff390

To keep your airplane legal, you'll need to use glues that have FAA burn certifications. As Scott mentioned, Airtex glues work great and include the burn cert paperwork. A reputable aircraft upholstery shop may also be a good source to puchase interior and upholstery glues with burn certs.