glue

ianp · Post by **ianp** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:53 pm

anyone know where i can get soem glue that will work with minicell foam so i can finish outfitting my c-1 preferably in canada
thanks

Larry Horne · Post by **Larry Horne** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:37 pm

just use some regular old contact cement.

Bob P · Post by **Bob P** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:36 pm

Larry Horne wrote:just use some regular old contact cement.

Industrial grade only. The stuff that you can high (low) on.

philcanoe · Post by **philcanoe** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:43 pm

petroleum based contact cement, not water based...check side of can for contents

double coat the mini-cell, allowing both coats to dry, then stick

Post by **sbroam** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:52 am

Weldwood in the red can, make sure it is not the water soluble kind (different color can).

A bunch of us are saying the same thing, it's just coming out different.

Larry Horne · Post by **Larry Horne** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:20 am

that's what i meant

billcanoes · Post by **billcanoes** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:53 am

remember- its not uncommon to go through 2 quarts a year-

kneeler · Post by **kneeler** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:34 pm

Industrial grade only. The stuff that you can high (low) on.

remember- its not uncommon to go through 2 quarts a year-

I think you guys have a problem.

I'll add that a heat gun or hair dryer can speed up the process for those impatient ones like me.

I also find that less is more when it comes to glue. If you lay it on too thick, your outfitting tends to peel off.

I typically sand both surfaces (foam and plastic) well using a course grit paper (~60 grit) and use two very thin coats on each surface. I dry each coat with a heat gun before sticking the foam to the plastic surface. A little bit of pressure when placing the foam on plastic surface seems to make things stick better.

One more vote for the red Weldwood contact cement. I also buy some cheap paintbrushes for one time use.

Ventilation is to your personal preference.

Post by **sbroam** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:49 pm

Brushes? We don't need no steenking brushes - just use those inevitable little scraps of minicell - dip them in the glue and use them like a squeegee. This helps get a nice thin layer spread out quickly. I find a piece of foam lasts several applications. Also, I've been using the Weldwood gel, it is thicker and maybe it stays in place better for vertical applications (i.e. up the sides), maybe it dries faster, maybe it is less messy (fewer drips), maybe that is all just my imagination...

Larry Horne · Post by **Larry Horne** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:52 am

same here on the foam scraps!