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3M Hi-Strength 90: Lining My Van Storage Drawer

I used Hi-Strength 90 while fitting rubber mat to the storage drawer. I cleaned the wood, sprayed sections and rolled the mat into place, then added screws and flat washers.

By · Camper Van Freedom

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What Matters for This Job

  • I worked section by section around the drawer.
  • The lining combined adhesive with mechanical attachments.
  • Compare formulations alongside the materials being joined.

The Build Behind This Item

The drawer lining followed the timber-frame work and the mat cutting. I cleaned the wood with cleaner and degreaser, then worked across it in sprayed sections rather than positioning the whole liner at once.

The smaller pieces around the sides repeated the same process. Screws and flat washers were another attachment step, visible in the close photograph of the lining.

The rubber-lined drawer after the adhesive and fastening work.
The rubber-lined drawer after the adhesive and fastening work.

Bonding Rubber Mat to the Storage Drawer

  1. I cleaned the wood with cleaner/degreaser.
  2. I sprayed adhesive in sections and used the roller to press the rubber mat.
  3. I attached the liner with screws and flat washers as well.
My lining also used screws and flat washers as attachment points.
My lining also used screws and flat washers as attachment points.

My Takeaway for Choosing the Kit

The useful lesson from my build is the sequence: clean, work in sections, press the mat, then complete the screw-and-washer attachments. Gorilla’s alternative offers repositioning during application; Super 77 is another multipurpose aerosol formulation. I would compare those formulations against the actual materials, without crediting the adhesive alone for a lining that also used fasteners.

Product Details And Van-Build Uses

SpecificationProduct Detail
FormAerosol contact-type adhesive
BaseSynthetic elastomer
Spray PatternVariable lace
AppearanceTranslucent

The 3M aerosol data sheet identifies compatible bonding materials including wood, decorative laminate and SBR rubber. That makes material identification useful when planning drawer liners, cabinet panels or other sheet-material projects. My drawer method combined sprayed sections, rolling pressure and screw-and-washer attachments. The data sheet explains application and bonding conditions; the photographs above show my particular construction sequence.

Download 3M Hi-Strength 90 Aerosol Technical Data Sheet (PDF)

Is Hi-Strength 90 The Same As Super 77?

They are separate 3M spray-adhesive formulations. Compare their material lists and application information rather than treating the names as interchangeable.

Alternative products

Two Alternatives to Compare

Gorilla Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive provides a repositionable spray-bonding option. 3M Super 77 is another multipurpose aerosol adhesive. These are alternative formulations to compare by the materials being joined and the application process, alongside the section-by-section approach I used with Hi-Strength 90.

ProductWhy compare this optionPurchase link
3M Hi-Strength 90 Spray AdhesiveSpray adhesive used in my rubber drawer-lining sequence.View 3M Hi-Strength 90 on Amazon
Gorilla Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive (alternative)Multipurpose spray adhesive allowing repositioning during application.View on Amazon
3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive (alternative)Another multipurpose aerosol adhesive formulation.View on Amazon
Gorilla Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive

Gorilla Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive

This multipurpose spray adhesive applies a clear bonding layer over broad surfaces. It allows repositioning during application before forming a permanent bond.

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3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive

3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive

This multipurpose aerosol adhesive bonds materials such as fabric, paper, wood and metal. Its spray application covers broad areas during lining and fabrication work.

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