RE: [Paddlewise] Minicell Foam for Cockpit/Sticking to Polyethylene

I found I have the most success sticking foam or tape to polyethyene when I
clean the surface very carefully.  This is a multipart process with soap and
water, isopropyl alcohol and 220 grit sandpaper.  The pads I used to narrow
seat to fit and the reflective tape I put on the outside of my boat have
stood up well after this treatment.  I have used the perception contact
cement and 3M 90, both worked with good surface preparation.  I have also
used the same technique to apply reflective decals to my bike helmet.

Dana

> -----Original Message-----

> 
> Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 16:26:03 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Elaine Harmon <eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Minicell Foam for Cockpit
> 
> On Mon, 28 Jun 1999, Steve Jernigan wrote:
> 
> > At 10:56 AM 6/28/99 -0700, Bob Tellefson wrote:
> > 
> > >Can someone please suggest a good waterproof adhesive for 
> placing foam in a
> > >plastic boat?
> > 
> > Hi Bob et al!
> > I'm sure there are adhesives made specifically for this application.
> > However for what it's worth, look for a product called 
> "Barge Cement". It's
> 
> Does anyone know whether it sticks to polyethylene? I always thought
> nothing did; this would be great to know. 
> 
> eh
> 

> 
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