Glues,adhesives, sticky stuff oh my!!!

[Bronya]

I have purchased enough glue to open my own store and none of them have worked :augh:
I am trying to reline a hard case (more of a plastic than leather or fabric)Samsonite suitcase. I tore out the old lining and its obvious that it was adheared to the plastic because bits of the foam backing are still attached. I have tried several different types of spray adhesives and it doesnt stick :x I need something that will give me time to lay the fabric down, position and then tuck up under the edging.Does fabric glue adhere to plastic?I want it to be smooth so hot glue wont work on the bottoms and sides......I am so frustrated and I have to get these done for my daughter for her vacation-HELP :wah:

[jmthane]

Have you tried E-6000 craft cement? Green tube, available at craft stores or fabric stores. I *love* that stuff, seems like it holds just about anything.

[Jeannie Fitzgerald]

I second E-6000. That stuff sticks like...uh...glue? Many craft and hobby stores have it. I get mine at Michaels.

It IS thickbodied and skins over fairly quickly, so you might want to run a bead down along where the lining meets the case and use a smooth plastic squeegee (the kind used to smooth auto body filling compound) to smooth the lining down, squeezing the excess adhesive ahead. It's not cheap either but it can go a long ways if you don't glop it on.

Have you tried using contact cement? The easiest to use are the spray versions but they are costly. You have to spray both the lining and the case, then let both dry thoroughly before putting the lining in the case. Two coats may be needed. Positioning the lining to the case can be tricky because contact cement used properly grabs instantly and doesn't allow repositioning. But if properly applied, it won't let go either. Contact cement can also be bought at home improvement centers or hardware stores in pint, quart, or gallons (I have seen it in 55 gl drums, but that was when I used to manufacture counter topping in another lifetime) and can be applied with either a brush or a roller. I personally would prefer the contact cement, but, again, it IS tricky to work with. I would suggest having one or two people help you with it.

Good luck (and I don't mean that sarcastically)!

[Nevada]

Try an epoxy...get them at home depot, lowes, etc...fixed my vacuum internals with it....good stuff