Re: [Paddlewise] Attaching D-rings

In a message dated 3/4/00 9:17:22 PM Central Standard Time, 
n.v.rob_at_deltanet.com writes:

<< y boats "owners manual" (Perception Shadow) states to contact
 Perception/Aquaterria for a list of approved adhesives though I guess that 
is the
 standard disclaimer.  My worry is that epoxy might be too "hot" as it goes 
off for
 a plastic boat.  I've mixed a big batch (2-3 oz.) of WEST system for a 
project and
 I had a meltdown of the plastic mixing cup.  I doubt if it would melt a 
plastic
 kayak but I still don't want weak spots in the hull through an adverse 
chemical
 reaction.  I'm not familiar with Vynabond either Dave, so if you could shed a
 little light in advance, TIA.
 
 -Nick >>

I've double checked my recommendation to use Vynabond - let me say that I am 
about 90% certain that it is the adhesive I used to attach 2 D-rings to a 
plastic yak. Take this statement (with a grain of salt), as I am also 90% 
certain that I know where I placed the tube of adhesive, but cannot now find 
it. At any rate Vynabond is listed in the Northwest River Supplies catalogue 
as a "vinyl adhesive for PVC boat repair or or attaching D-rings to dry bags 
and ABS canoes". It bears a resemblance, in consistency and appearance, to 
airplane cement or PVC cement. Probably creates a bond by "melting" itself 
into the plastic. A strong bond is created


Dan Williams, who is 90% certain that the advice is sound  - .............   
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