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Glue For Padding Out A Cockpit?
Fiberglass cockpit, gray mini cell foam.
I've been using WeldWood waterproof contact cement. But it's kind of unforgiving at placement time, and seems tb coming loose under use. Anybody got a better choice? -- PeteCresswell |
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Glue For Padding Out A Cockpit?
I've always used DAP contact cement....the RED can not the green.
"(PeteCresswell)" wrote in message ... Fiberglass cockpit, gray mini cell foam. I've been using WeldWood waterproof contact cement. But it's kind of unforgiving at placement time, and seems tb coming loose under use. Anybody got a better choice? -- PeteCresswell |
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Glue For Padding Out A Cockpit?
(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Fiberglass cockpit, gray mini cell foam. I've been using WeldWood waterproof contact cement. But it's kind of unforgiving at placement time, and seems tb coming loose under use. Not sure what you're doing wrong, but I've always used Weldwood Red Can (or the little brown bottles /w/ the brush on the cap), and I've never had it come apart under use. And what do you mean "unforgiving at placement time"? It's contact cement, and adhere's extremely well at placement time, just like contact cement should, at least in my experience! (I always apply pressure after placement too, to make sure it's a good bond!) John Kuthe... |
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Glue For Padding Out A Cockpit?
Grip wrote:
I've always used DAP contact cement....the RED can not the green. DAP is Weldwood. DAP is the manufacturer, Weldwood is the name of the product. The red/black cans are solvent based products, of which my favorite is the gel variety. The white/green can is a water-based product that's useless in a kayak. |
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Glue For Padding Out A Cockpit?
(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Fiberglass cockpit, gray mini cell foam. I've been using WeldWood waterproof contact cement. But it's kind of unforgiving at placement time, That's the nature of contact cement. It bonds the two pieces coated with cement instantly on contact, hence the name. and seems tb coming loose under use. If that's the case, you're doing something wrong. Make sure you're following the instructions on the can. While one coat of cement is adequate on the fiberglass, you need two coats on the foam to get a good bond. It's also important that the surfaces are clean. In the boat, wash the area with water first to remove any salt or other water-soluble contaminants, then wipe it down with a good solvent (I prefer lacquer thinner) to remove any grease or oil. Do the same with the foam if the surface isn't clean. I prefer to use Weldwood Gel contact cement, as it stays in place better than the liquid. However, both bond equally well, so use whatever you have. If you need to be able to maneuver the parts into position, you can bond them with Lexel or any of the GOOP products (they're all the same thing with different labels). They're not contact cements; you just coat the surface(s) and stick them together immediately. |
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