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  1. 07-17-2018 02:00 PM #1
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    Seat-Back glue recommendation?

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    My front seat backs are coming off. I know this is a pretty standard Audi problem that can be fixed with adhesive. Anyone have a recommended glue they have used with good results?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rhfosu View Post
    My front seat backs are coming off. I know this is a pretty standard Audi problem that can be fixed with adhesive. Anyone have a recommended glue they have used with good results?
    JB Weld epoxy, the key is to have a clean surface and some weight pressing on the back cover while it’s drying. I used a skateboard.
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    I used the Gorilla epoxy on my passenger. Held it with a ratchet strap until it dried. The dealer’s body shop did my driver’s side about 7 years ago. No idea what they used.


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    PL premium adhesive, construction aerosol adhesive, or industrial epoxy.

    All should hold far better then oem glue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sylvania A4 View Post
    I used the Gorilla epoxy on my passenger. Held it with a ratchet strap until it dried.


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    Same here
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    Any good RTV will work, there is really no "best" for this. All you need is a good flexible adhesive that you can let cure for 24 hours.

    When mine went I used a DAP Automotive/Marine RTV adhesive, been holding strong for almost 3 years now.
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  7. 07-19-2018 04:05 PM #7
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    JB weld fixed mine. Waited for cooler weather and used bungees to hold it until it cured.


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  8. 07-20-2018 11:01 AM #8
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    What did you guys use to clean off the old adhesive? Goo gone?
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  9. 07-20-2018 03:13 PM #9
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    Used JB Weld eboxy on mine, 2 years and counting since then and it hasn’t budged


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    Quote Originally Posted by BillyK View Post
    JB weld fixed mine. Waited for cooler weather and used bungees to hold it until it cured.


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    how long did that take? need to fix mine, last attempt was in super hot weather and didnt sit long enough at all. my car sits in my garage a lot and its probably under 75 at most
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  12. 07-20-2018 05:39 PM #11
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    I let it sit about 36 hours.


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