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3M General Trim Adhesive 08088 is a high-strength, clear-drying aerosol adhesive designed for industrial use. Ideal for bonding carpet, fabric, and plastic to metal, it offers easy spray application, excellent heat and water resistance, and a professional, low-profile finish. Trusted by automotive and restoration professionals, this 18.1 oz adhesive delivers reliable, durable bonds with a quick 15-minute cure time.


| ASIN | B0002JMPRA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #220,879 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #184 in Body Repair & Restoration Adhesives |
| Brand | 3M |
| Color | 18.1 oz. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (805) |
| Date First Available | July 7, 2004 |
| Exterior | Machined |
| Full Cure Time | 15 Minutes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051131080881, 00051135080887 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Not Aplicable |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Volume | 18.1 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 08088 |
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 08088 |
| Material | Metal |
| Model | 08088 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| OEM Part Number | 08088 |
| Package Information | Aerosol |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 3 x 10 inches |
| Special Feature | Recommended for bonding carpet fabric and plastic to metal |
| Special Features | Recommended for bonding carpet fabric and plastic to metal |
| Specific Uses For Product | Automotive |
| UPC | 051135080887 051131080881 |
| Unit Count | 18.1 Ounce |
| Viscosity | Low |
| Viscosity Level | Low |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
M**N
High Quality?
Yes it is. I just finished a set of foam and seat covers on bare frames for a Triumph TR6 car. Worked excellent. Drying time was perfect. Adhesion was great.
U**L
Spray Adhesive
This is the quality brand to buy in my opinion. This spray needs to be used in a well ventilated area like your garage with the door open or even outside. The fumes are very strong, but this spray really sticks. I use it for quilt backs to batting and then to the front which is much easier than crawling around on the floor. You can adhere things for upholstery also. A good product that works.
D**.
Great glue!
The left door panel was loose and this reattached it and still attached good.
R**P
Still does the job
I’ve used this 3 M products for 30+ years. It does the job but not as easy as it did with the formula 30+ years ago. I’ve tried other products and this current formula is still the best on the market. Just remember to let it soak on the surface you are spraying a little longer than what you might have in the past.
A**E
Terrific sprayer, great adhesive
I purchased this product after calling 3M to ask what the best product would be to glue the vinyl sides onto the doors of my car. This definitely did the trick. Spraying the glue onto foam made it easy to do as I didn't have to spread the glue and disrupt the dried foam. The spray of glue comes out fan shaped, so it doesn't spray all over and is easy to direct where you want it. It gets tacky enough to stick, but leaves you enough time to work with your materials to get them into place. It did soften the vinyl and make it a bit stretchy, so I was careful when pushing it into place not to stretch it more. After it all dried, the vinyl tightened up nicely and stayed in place. I am now waiting for the really hot weather to see that it holds up through that. All in all, this is a great product. I was very pleased. Follow-up Post: 6 months later, after going through the hot weather, the vinyl peeled right off the door!
L**Z
Incorrect instructions
This is the recommended product for adhering car hood insulation. . . however the instructions clearly state to use in temps 65 or above. I used it on a 66 degree environment and the product DID NOT adhere the insulation to my old Benz car hood (despite the fact that I spent several hours on prep work) . A very frustrating experience, more so when getting through to 3M for my issue proved impossible. I now have an empty can of failure, and am in for a big delay, until temps get to 65 degrees again. I know 3M is better than this product proved to be. VERY DISAPPOINTED!
A**R
used with foil insulation under transmission tunnel
sticks well on foil insulation under transmission. Spray foil and transmission, let tack for about 30-60 seconds press pre cut pieces into place. Cut all pieces first for whole job. stick pieces up with tape temporarily. Don't try to cover too many compound curves with each piece. You will see if they conform well at this stage. If they form well, they will stick well. Mask edges to avoid overspray. Fan of spray is fairly wide. Only time will tell if it stands up to the heat of the exhaust. If you are doing this trying to seal the seams with the foil tape is a pain, it doesn't flex well, if youget finger prints on it, it adversely affects the stickiness. Next time I would go for sealing with high temp sealant in a tube.
M**C
Worked well and easy to use
It did what they advertised; I was able to reattach some fabric to my driver side door panel. I found it easy to modulate the flow of the output, and the fan nozzle gave an expected and precise pattern. Didn't need much to finish the job. I hope this thing stores well as I probably wont need the rest for 5 more years at least. I used a different brand in the past that was , for lack of a better word, wetter. It soaked through the fabric. This one is sort of light and foamy so it stayed on the side I wanted it on without leaching through. So far my repair is holding up.
C**N
Product works very well.
A**R
Spray and press. I used it for the carpet to metal in my Volkswagen. It was fast and easy to use. And it’s still holding up.
D**0
Needed to attach a hood pad. I used the entire can.
A**R
Works good for most applications
F**E
better sticking qualities than expected hopefully it will stand up to the heat on hood pad
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