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Description for 3M 08031
A light colored, fast drying, no-staining adhesive for attaching trim fabric, upholstery cloth, floor mats and carpeting, kick pads, silencer pads and convertible tops to painted or bare metal, wood, KB board or other fabric.Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid Substrate fabric, painted metal, wood, bare metal Industry Carpeting, Upholstery cloth Manufacturer 3M Chemistry SBR Rubber, Hexane Cure Method Solvent Cure Time (min) Fast Viscosity (cPs) Medium Syrup (CPS) Color Light color, Amber High Temperature Resistance (°C) 79 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -29 Density (g/cm³) 6.2 (lbs/Gallon) (Appx.) -
Technical Data for 3M 08031
Overview
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Industry
- Upholstery - Upholstery cloth
- Carpet - Carpeting
- Other - Trim fabric, Floor mats, Kick pads, Silencer pads, Convertible tops, KB board, Hold gaskets in place while assembling parts
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Chemistry
- Other - SBR Rubber, Hexane
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Cure Method
- Solvent
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Color
- Red - Amber
- Other - Light color
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Time (min) Fast Viscosity (cPs) Medium Syrup (CPS) Test Method Softening Point (°C) >79 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) High Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 79 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -29 Other Properties
Flash Point (°F) -10.0 Test Method % Solids (%) 32 Test Method Density (g/cm³) 6.2 (lbs/Gallon) (Appx.) Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage and Handling: Store at room temperature. Rotate stock on a "first-in-first-out" basis. When stored at the recommended conditions in original, unopened containers, this product has a shelf life of 12 months. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 77 Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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Best Practices for 3M 08031
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Surface Preparation
Clean surfaces to remove dust, dirt, grease, oil, etc. This can be done with 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, PN's 8984, 8986, and 8987.
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Application
Apply a thin coat of adhesive to each surface and allow to dry until it becomes quite tacky. Press surfaces together to insure intimate contact.
To bond thin weight fabric, apply adhesive only to metal or painted surface. Allow adhesive to dry, then press fabric onto adhesive.
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Clean-Up
Excess adhesive may be removed with 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner
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