In a message dated 6/28/99 1:51:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu writes: << > 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. >> Don't know -- Don't paddle no barges.:-) But (as someone said) Hydro Grip or similar marine-formulated contact cements work great with good prep. In a past SKM article, Hydro Grip was judged best when compared to many others. I also use one of the 3M spray cements. The procedure (including the big secret): 1. lightly touch-sand both surfaces (80 grit works well); 2. clean with acetone; 3. after all the cleaner has thoroughly evaporated, pass a flame over the surface of the poly where cement is to be applied -- use a torch or Bic lighter, just don't overheat; 4. apply *thin* layer of cement over both surfaces and let dry tack-free; 5. apply second *thin* layer of cement over both surfaces and let dry tack-free; 6. carefully position foam and press in place without trapping any air or sticking your fat thumbs in the middle of the project. Optional good idea: use industrial strength velcro for some of your outfitting to allow easy removal -- unless you never want to have to loan your boat to anyone larger than yourself. Harold *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jun 30 1999 - 00:40:48 PDT
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