I think I can write a comprehensive and helpful review on this because I ended up using this 3M and Permatex Headliner Adhesive on the same project (replacing sagging headliner in Honda Accord) side by side
I was probably laying 3M down a bit thick, sprayed twice over certain areas and one can was not enough. There was about a foot left on the main ceiling surface and I wanted to fold and glue a bit of fabric over the edges, so I ran to local auto-store and Permatex was all they had.
Both glues worked very well and headliner is firmly in place. The main difference is in application and drying time.
3M can has a more precise nozzle that doesn't gum up but it sprays really thin, to a point that you can't clearly see if there are any bold spots left. 3M had slower drying time and let you pull back and reapply the headliner more easily.
Permatex lays glue much thicker and it is easier to see what is covered. Drying time is MUCH shorter. Still easy to do immediately after contact, but if you moved on, see a bubble forming down the line and have to peel back larger section, it becomes more challenging. Permatex nozzle gummed up few times and if you don't clean it before spraying it deflects the stream.
Orvall there's no real complaints about either, but I found working with 3M a little easier and more forgiving, especially for the first time.
A word of encouragement - if you are not sure about replacing headliner yourself, don't hesitate and just do it. If you are even a little handy, it is not hard or requires a lot of skill, just give yourself plenty of time and go slow. If you have a helper it would be even easier. There were few times when a second pair of hands would be useful, but it can be a one-person job. After getting outrageous quotes from the shop and watching some YT videos I decided to do it myself and it came out great.
3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive, 18.1 oz., Exceptional Strength Bonds Heavyweight Automotive Fabrics to Metal Surfaces, For Bo
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Last update: 12-22-2024
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Exceptional strength bonds heavyweight automotive headliners
Versatile formula effectively bonds headliners to metal and plastic
Aerosol can dispenses a controlled, even layer on surfaces
Recommended for automotive headliners in vehicles
Formula dries in 30 to 60 minutes
Versatile formula effectively bonds headliners to metal and plastic
Aerosol can dispenses a controlled, even layer on surfaces
Recommended for automotive headliners in vehicles
Formula dries in 30 to 60 minutes
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