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product_id: 2538643
title: "3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive, 18.1 oz., | Exceptional Strength Bonds Heavyweight Automotive Fabrics to Metal Surfaces, For Headlines, Carpet, Foam & More (38808)"
brand: "3m"
price: "€ 56.57"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "3 M"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2538643-3m-headliner-and-fabric-adhesive-18-1-oz-exceptional-strength
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region: Croatia
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# Precision adjustable nozzle Clear, moisture-resistant bond Dries in 30-60 mins 3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive, 18.1 oz., | Exceptional Strength Bonds Heavyweight Automotive Fabrics to Metal Surfaces, For Headlines, Carpet, Foam & More (38808)

**Brand:** 3m
**Price:** € 56.57
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Stick with the best: 3M Headliner Adhesive for flawless, fade-proof fixes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive, 18.1 oz., | Exceptional Strength Bonds Heavyweight Automotive Fabrics to Metal Surfaces, For Headlines, Carpet, Foam & More (38808) by 3m
- **How much does it cost?** € 56.57 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2538643-3m-headliner-and-fabric-adhesive-18-1-oz-exceptional-strength)

## Best For

- 3m enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 3m brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Resists moisture, heat, cold, and humidity for a long-lasting, professional-grade bond.
- • **Fast-Dry Formula:** Get your restoration done in under an hour—no downtime, just results.
- • **Invisible Finish:** Dries crystal clear to keep your interior looking factory fresh—no unsightly glue marks.
- • **DIY Pro-Level Results:** Trusted by thousands to revive sagging headliners with ease—save $$$ and impress your crew.
- • **Precision Spray Control:** Adjustable nozzle delivers even, spider-web coverage for flawless adhesion every time.

## Overview

3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive is a professional-grade spray adhesive designed specifically for automotive headliners. It features a fast-drying formula that sets in 30 to 60 minutes, an adjustable nozzle for precise application, and dries clear to maintain a clean, factory-quality look. Engineered to resist moisture, heat, and environmental wear, it ensures durable, long-lasting adhesion on metal, plastic, fabric, and foam surfaces—making it the #1 choice for automotive restoration pros and DIY enthusiasts alike.

## 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.

Review: Another great 3M product. - 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.
Review: The best headliner material adhesive out there. Don't scrimp, get it right the first time. - Bought a can of 3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive to replace the material peeling off the A, B, and C pillars in my e46 BMW (they all do this eventually). I went with a slightly heavier tweed fabric that turned out to be a stunning upgrade. This adhesive sprays the perfect amount from 8-10" from the surface. Mega tacky after 15-20 seconds but still allows you to reposition without damaging the fabric if you don't get it lined up just right the first time. Once it dries, it is ON THERE, with serious sticking power. Did not bleed through the fabric and the parts turned out like a factory job.

## Features

- Recommended for automotive headliners in vehicles.
- Formula dries in 30 to 60 minutes.
- Adjustable nozzle.
- Product dries clear.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004MEBENM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #170 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #1 in Body Repair & Restoration Adhesives |
| Brand | 3M |
| Brand Name | 3M |
| Color | Clear |
| Compatible Material | Plastic |
| Container Type | container |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,132 Reviews |
| Full Cure Time | 24 hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051131388086 |
| Included Components | 4 Cans/case |
| Item Form | Spray |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Type Name | 3M Adhesive |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| Material | Plastic, Metal, Fabric, Foam |
| Material Type | Plastic, Metal, Fabric, Foam |
| Model | 38808 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Dries Clear, Strong |
| Part Number | 38808 |
| Special Feature | Dries Clear, Strong |
| Specific Uses For Product | Fabric, Automotive, Repair |
| UPC | 051131388086 |
| Unit Count | 18.1 Ounce |
| Viscosity Level | Medium |
| Volume | 18.1 fluid ounces |
| Warranty Description | As Labelled |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** 3M
- **Item Form:** Spray
- **Material:** Plastic, Metal, Fabric, Foam
- **Special Feature:** Dries Clear, Strong
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Fabric, Automotive, Repair

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great 3M product.
*by A***G on February 5, 2014*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best headliner material adhesive out there. Don't scrimp, get it right the first time.
*by P***H on June 9, 2026*

Bought a can of 3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive to replace the material peeling off the A, B, and C pillars in my e46 BMW (they all do this eventually). I went with a slightly heavier tweed fabric that turned out to be a stunning upgrade. This adhesive sprays the perfect amount from 8-10" from the surface. Mega tacky after 15-20 seconds but still allows you to reposition without damaging the fabric if you don't get it lined up just right the first time. Once it dries, it is ON THERE, with serious sticking power. Did not bleed through the fabric and the parts turned out like a factory job.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top-Notch Adhesive for Upholstery Projects
*by A***O on September 22, 2025*

I recently tried out the 3M Headliner & Fabric Adhesive in the 18.1 oz. aerosol can, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer for upholstery projects! This stuff is like magic in a can – it sticks like nobody's business, making sure your fabric stays in place without any fuss.One thing I absolutely love about this adhesive is how easy it is to use. The spray nozzle gives you a nice, even coat, and the adhesive dries super quickly, so you can get on with your project without any long waits. Plus, the bond it creates is seriously strong – no more worrying about your fabric coming loose after a few uses.The only downside I found is that the smell is pretty strong, so make sure you're in a well-ventilated area when using it. But honestly, it's a small price to pay for such a reliable adhesive that gets the job done right. If you're into upholstery projects, this 3M adhesive is definitely worth checking out!

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*Last updated: 2026-08-08*