Erik Sprenne wrote: [snip of much good stuff -- well done, Erik] > I've had good success with the Weldwood original formula > product for most boating applications, and I'm now tempted to try it, rather > than Aquaseal or a neoprene glue, for neoprene sprayskirt repairs. I did > try Weldwood original formula once to repair a hole in a plastic whitewater > kayak (glued a milk jug 'patch' over the hole), but it was a temporary fix > which eventually came undone due to the flexing of the hull, and I finally > had a patch welded over the hole to permanently repair it. My one attempt > at using a water-based contact adhesive for knee pads in a FG canoe failed > miserably (it peeled away from the FG *and* from part of the foam), and I've > sworn off that stuff even though it is more friendly to the environment. > > A chemist, but not an adhesive chemist, > Erik Sprenne Hearty agreement here re: the water-based formulations. I have yet to find one that is satisfactory for gluing applications on fiberglass or polyethylene. Hacks me off, too, 'cause the Volatile Organic Component (VOC) in the non-water-based stuff is a contributor to air pollution. Life is full of compromises ... BTW, the Weldwood seems to be working on the Hypalon hull of the Folbot. It will be a while before I know for sure, though. Landed on a gravel beach -- gravel sticks well to Weldwood! <g> -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR also a chemist, but not an adhesive chemist, either *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Aug 19 2000 - 22:59:13 PDT
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