3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive, 18.1 oz., Exceptional Strength Bonds Heavyweight Automotive Fabrics to Metal Surfaces, For Bonding Headlines, Carpet, Foam and Others, Quick & Easy Application (38808)
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Features
- Recommended for automotive headliners in vehicles.
- Formula dries in 30 to 60 minutes.
- Adjustable nozzle.
- Product dries clear.
Description
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 Adjustable nozzle also helps direct the application of the adhesive Sets fast enough to speed the completion of automotive restoration projects Product dries clear The attachment resists the deteriorating effects of moisture, humidity, heat, cold and other environmental conditions 4 Cans/Case. Contains 1,1-Difluoroethane.
Brand: 3M
Specific Uses For Product: Fabric, Automotive, Repair
Material: Plastic, Metal, Fabric, Foam
Item Form: Spray
Special Feature: Dries Clear, Strong
Specific Uses For Product: Fabric, Automotive, Repair
Compatible Material: Plastic
Item Form: Spray
Other Special Features of the Product: Dries Clear, Strong
Container Type: container
Viscosity: Medium viscosity
Full Cure Time: 24 Hours
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Item Package Quantity: 1
Volume: 18.1 Fluid Ounces
Material Type: Plastic, Metal, Fabric, Foam
Color: Clear
Brand Name: 3M
Model: 38808
UPC: 051131388086
Global Trade Identification Number: 86
Manufacturer: 3M
Item Type Name: 3M Adhesive
Included Components: 4 Cans/case
Item Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Unit Count: 18.1 Ounce
Warranty Description: As Labelled
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Top Amazon Reviews
I’ve been using this 3M headliner adhesive for fixing some old car headliners, and it really holds well. i was worried it might be messy, but it went on smoothly and dried quickly. it’s been a few weeks, and the fabric hasn’t budged, even on the hot days when the interior gets stuffy 🚗. if you need something reliable that sticks heavy fabrics to metal, this is worth trying out. simple to apply and very effective.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026 by jamie
I purchased the 3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive to repair a sagging headliner, and it worked perfectly. The adhesive sprays evenly and provides a strong, secure bond. Application was straightforward, and the nozzle gave good control without clogging. After applying it, the fabric held firmly in place and hasn’t come loose since. The bond feels strong and durable. I also like that it doesn’t soak through the fabric when used as directed. For automotive interior repairs, this adhesive does exactly what it’s designed to do. Overall, this is a high-quality adhesive that delivers reliable results. Strong hold, easy to apply, and well worth it. I would definitely buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025 by Rafael A
I found this spray easy to use and it distributes evenly. The nozzle allows for good control during application, and it didn’t clog at all. Once I sprayed it on my fabric project, it stayed firmly in place without any signs of loosening. The bond feels sturdy and dependable, which is exactly what I needed for my craft work.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2026 by Lesa
I used this 3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive on the fabric inside my car door. While it’s not holding up perfectly, there’s still a bit of loosening over time, it’s definitely better than other adhesives I’ve been trying on it. It’s easy to apply and gives pretty strong bond. Just keep in mind that depending on the surface and how much wear it gets, there’s a good chance that you’ll still need to touch it up down the road. Overall, I’m pretty satisfied and would recommend it over cheaper alternatives.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2025 by Trent L.
I had to replace the sagging and frankly stinking(I'm an ex smoker) headliner in my 1999 Ford F250 extended cab truck. This product allowed me to do that very easy. Once you remove your old headline from your vehicle (plenty of online resources to show that process), use a wire brush to gently remove all the old factory foam from the backer board. Yes this does make a mess, i recommend doing this outside and wearing a dusk mask. Once you have removed all the old factory foam, use a shop vac to clean the backer board and use a damp rag to fully clean the backer board surface. The ideal is to get the contact surface as clean as possible for the new fabric and adhesive to adhere to. Once the backer board is clean and dry, roll out the new fabric headliner were you can cut and or trim it to the size you need. A word about automotive headliners. All most all newer domestic manufactures use a very stretchable fabric bonded to foam for sound and temperature absorption, like wise all domestic vehicles use a flexible, but sturdy glass mat for the baker board the fabric adheres to. Take extreme care to not bend or fold or crease the backer board, if you do it will show up thru the fabric. Some imports simply use cloth or synthetic cloth as a headliner over simple wax coated card board. If that is the case, i strongly recommend that you call a professional as the process is different form conventional headliner installation. Now once you have your fabric cut to shape, lay it on the backer board. Either with helping hands or by placing items heavy enough to prevent the fabric from moving. The tricky part and depends on your headliner shape. For normally flat headliners, simply fold the fabric length wise onto itself. For most "bowl" shaped headliners, like my ford truck, fold the fabric over onto itself width wise. As you guessed you glue half the fabric at a time. This process prevents wrinkles and speeds up the install if your working alone. The adhesive will spray out under high pressure in a almost spider web pattern. You can adjust the nozzle to spay horizontal or vertical pattern. This depends on how big a surface you are working on and how you are standing in relationship to the material. To make it simple you want three coats on the fabric and three coats on the backer board. You want two coats left to right and one coat up and down. This will give you maximum coverage and adhesion. All ow the adhesive to "set up" for a few minutes before you do anything. Now simply grasp the ends of the fabric, making it into a slight u shape, you want the center of the fabric to contact the center of the backer board first. Lay the fabric onto the backer board and start to rub out the wrinkles( if any) from the inside of the headliner out. Do this to all wrinkles are out and the fabric is pushed down to promote adhesion with the adhesive on both the fabric and backer board. You will notice that this adhesive and the fabric is very forgiving and you can easy stretch out any wrinkles by simply pulling up and re applying the fabric in that spot. Now you simply repeat the process for the other half and you are all done. I would recommend the headliner be left out in the sun or a warm room for a few hours before installing back into your vehicle. And of course take care reinstalling it. Last thing you want is to stain it with dirty fingers or tear it and have to re do it. And that is it. Your headliner is now good for many more years of use. Looks brand new and you saved over 200 dollars doing it yourself. Why people drive around in cars with the headliner hanging down or semi held in with thumb tacks over a total of 20 dollars for the glue and 20 dollars for the fabric is beyond my reasoning. If you are doing a GM Suburban, Ford Expedition or other large vehicle you will need two cans to get the recommended coverage.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014 by A. T. Armstrong
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024 by Yuriy T.
worked great for gluing a new head liner up
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by Amazon Customer