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    Carpet glue?

    So last summer I had some gas burp out of my gas cap and it got on a small section of the back deck carpet. I cleaned and rinsed the area well and it now been about 6 months. I want to get this section glued back down. What should I use? Thanks

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    Weldwood contact cement in the red can.
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    Thanks! Appreciate it

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    Weldwood in blue can, it's thick like pudding and stays where you want it

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    I used the blue can weldwood 4-5 years ago and have had no issues with my carpet yet.
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    I used 3M Hi-Strength 90 Contact Spray Adhesive, 17.6 oz for the carpet on my new front and rear decks and it's held up great. It's in a green can and Amazon or Walmart both carry it.


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    I agree the 3M spray is the easiest route. Having to paint contact cement on 2 surfaces on each lid, floor, deck, interior is a pain! Spraying is super easy and cuts your time down in half. I've yet to have the carpet pull loose. I ve done 6 boats with it an no issues.

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    I've used the weldwood original in the red can on roughly 30 boats with zero issues. I don't brush it on. Been using a cheap siphon feed gun from harbor freight for years with no issues.