Re: [Paddlewise] adding foam padding

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 08:37:31 -0700
Allison Corning wrote:

> The foam padding that was in my cockpit to add knee support fell out the
> other day (strangely it happened when I was unloading the boat from its
> slings and accidently dropped it on the cement garage floor...the boat was
> fine, the padding,not so much so...bizarre). Anyway, I now have to glue the
> padding back in. I didn't glue it the first time, so i have no idea what to
> use to do this. Preferably I'd like something that isn't going to randomly
> fall out. Any suggestions?

Weldwood Contact Cement, the solvent-based version, not the water-based
version, available in hardware stores.  Thoroughly roughen both surfaces with
80-grit sandpaper, apply one coat with cheap disposable brush, allow to "dry,"
and follow with another coat.  Fifteen minutes to half an hour later, press
together firmly -- and you only get ONE chance for correct placement.

Aquaseal will also work, but at much greater cost.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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