jps
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posted on 4/11/19 at 05:56 PM |
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Glue that flexes?
Not car related - but definitely 'locost' in that I have a nice coat (Sprayway) that I am trying to repair. On the cuffs it has velcro on
the sleeve and a short rubber tag - with a velcro backing strip. This is so that you can pull the cuffs tight when necessary. The velcro on the back
of the rubber taghas come away - so I want to glue it together. But I will need a glue that stays flexible when set.
Any ideas? I've tried the stuff that comes in a bicycle puncture repair kit - but it did not adhere to the rubber strip, or to the material
with the velcro on one side...
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cliftyhanger
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posted on 4/11/19 at 06:28 PM |
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Sikaflex/tigerseal?
Used it on shoes.... but probably not as much movement. Or contact adhesive?
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gremlin1234
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posted on 4/11/19 at 06:34 PM |
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evostik would be the normal first answer.
I needed a flexible bridging adhesive recently, and for that blue-tak was the solution. (but definitely not for your requirement!)
I would do the old fashioned repair, sewing with a needle and cotton.
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SPYDER
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posted on 4/11/19 at 07:50 PM |
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Copydex might do the trick, but really it needs stitching to be something like permanent.
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rusty nuts
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posted on 4/11/19 at 07:56 PM |
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Think I would be getting the sewing machine out myself
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mcerd1
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posted on 4/11/19 at 08:39 PM |
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you can get proper glue for waterproof repairs (tents, coats and other kit) the ones I know are:
SeamGrip - recommended by several top kit manufactures for their kit
SilNet - as above but for silicon fabrics
Stormsure - general purpose, can be easier to find on the high street
these work extremely well - I've fixed massive rips in some of my gear with them over the years
but they can be messy if your not careful (maybe cover the rest of the sleeve with a plastic bag or something )
evostik might be ok but the two I've suggested above are made for these repairs
btw you can even use SilNet / SeamGrip as a DIY seam sealant - if you've got a coat / tent that doesn't have sealed / taped seams you can
just paint on a line of it instead
[Edited on 4/11/2019 by mcerd1]
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ReMan
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posted on 4/11/19 at 10:35 PM |
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perhaps one of the "iron on' fabric repair products
www.plusnine.co.uk
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bi22le
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posted on 4/11/19 at 10:38 PM |
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Look for wetsuit repair products. Some of them are incredible.
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Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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nick205
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posted on 5/11/19 at 11:00 AM |
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I know the part you refer to and IMHO I'd stitch the velcro to the rubber to effect a permanent and flexible repair. My experience with
adhsives is they work for a while then give up - usually at the time you want them to keep working.
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AlexXtreme
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posted on 5/11/19 at 04:08 PM |
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Just had the same problem on my jacket and evostik worked a dream. the clear stuff might have worked though I used the brown more industrial stuff.
It was difficult to keep the area clean as it is messy but it worked - or it has for the last year
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woodster
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posted on 16/11/19 at 08:50 PM |
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Ct1 sealant and adhesive.
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