[Paddlewise] Weldwood contact cement vs. Perception marine contact cement

From: Rex Roberton <rexrob_at_mac.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 21:18:15 +0000
Are there any adhesive experts on the list (Chemist in the industry or
anyone otherwise knowledgeable) who would know if there is really any
difference between the contact cements like Weldwood and the so called
marine contact cements sold by kayak shops?  Weldwood is in the hardware
store two blocks away and Perception's cement is at the kayak shop 30 miles
away.  I know some on the list have used Weldwood in their kayaks, how has
it held up?  Dave Kruger, you mentioned in a post almost two years (Oct. 98)
ago that you used it for adhering velcro to foam.  Does it hold up for a
season? Longer?

Presently I'm having the best luck with Marine Goop (also in the hardware
store two blocks away) but I always get this question about contact cements
when I teach the kayak outfitting workshops.

Rex

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