Hydroturf adhesive

[beachedflunkey]

What are your thoughts on the 3m self-adhesive option for hydroturf? How does it compare to contact cement? I might be returfing my tray and possibly rails.
Thanks,mark

 

[Frosty]

I just use weldwood's contact cement - Home Depot. Works great. I've never tried 3m self-adhesive for a Hydro-Turf application.

 

[Rickster]

If your meaning the double sided tape, don't do it. Use contact cement, and if done properly the turf will rip apart before the adhesive gives.

 

[RoyalFlush@PCB]

I helped a friend of mine do a Blaster II using the self adhesive backing. It turned out really good in this application, but I wouldn't do it on a standup for fear that it wouldn't hold up to the abuse that they get put thru. I'm planning on using the self-adhesive on my family "project" ski---but it's more like a boat.

 

[Mark44]

Same thing, Hydro turf just puts on a label.

Mark44

 

[michael950]

beachjunkey,

ask Yamaslut and the others who are using the thick pading with the self adhesive. They are truly the benchmark and will set the length of durability.

 

[Kny21]

Use DAP Weldwood or the HT canned glue (its the same as the DAP WW). I've heard the "peel-n-stick" HT (3m) doesn't stick as good, especially on contoured areas such as tray rails, etc.

 

[Rickster]

ask Yamaslut and the others who are using the thick pading with the self adhesive. They are truly the benchmark and will set the length of durability.

The underlay is a different story, as the glued turf on top would hold it in place. I would not do the entire tray and rails with sticky tape or with hard riding you will be doing it again.

 

[2lick]

Stuff from Hydroturff comes free with order, along with brushes. Works great.

Good luck let us see pictures when your done.

Thanks-NICK