I must have gotten the special "non-stick" turf

[Wolf Child]

I started turfing my 550 today and have discovered that I can not get ALL of it to stay stuck. I apply the conatact cement to both surfaces, let it tack up, then go to stick it down only to develop HUGE bubbles that wont stay stuck.... and forget about turfing the rails. I dont see THAT happening with out pop riveting it down. it just peels right off as soon as I walk away from it.:banghead:

so tell me oh turf gods....whats the secret?

 

[Waste Land]

It has to be something your doing to get that result. Was the surface areas sanded and cleaned witha cleaning agent to get rid of oil and such?

both sides...two layers each...let get almost dry and stick....then beat with rubber mallet...any part you miss?

 

[Wolf Child]

sanded with 60 grit, then cleaned with acetone.

I just dont understand, whats going on.

 

[Superjet3]

sanded with 60 grit, then cleaned with acetone.

I just dont understand, whats going on.

Use wilwood DAP contact cement in the red can and let it DRY before trying to turf.

 

[freestylegeek]

15 minutes between coats on both surfaces.
3 coats each.
Wait about 20-25 minutes after the final coat.
After it's all stuck down, hit it all over with a rubber mallet.
Then, don't ride it for a minimum of 24 hours.

 

[sclevela]

sanded with 60 grit, then cleaned with acetone.

I just dont understand, whats going on.

u cleaned it before u sanded right?


cuz if not u may have probs ............... sanding first can and will actually drive any surface oils and waxes into the tiny grooves u create when sanding

 

[guiness92]

when doing the rails, use clothes pins to hold the turf in place after your done beating it with the mallet.

 

[Sanford]

Use wilwood DAP contact cement in the red can and let it DRY before trying to turf.

Yes, make sure it's not the "non-flammable" green can.

 

[Idok]

gotta let it dry...when you think its ready, go inside...drink a beer.....then go do it..

 

[sflsurfrider]

gotta let it dry...when you think its ready, go inside...drink a beer.....then go do it..

best advice so far!!!!!!!!!

 

[GDFL]

gotta let it dry...when you think its ready, go inside...drink a beer.....then go do it..

I read that before and took it to heart when doing mine. It's a win win situation.
Garrett

 

[Wolf Child]

ok.. I AM using the stuff in the RED can. as for coats... I was only doing 2. and posibly it wasnt drying long enough. I'll try again. I did eventually get the tray done. it the rails I'm having issues with at the moment.


to the guy that mentioned cleaning BEFORE sanding...

it's fresh paint. there should be NOTHING on it.

thanx for the help guys.

 

[Idok]

i have actually let the stuff dry overnight before.....it STILL stuck perfectly.......

 

[oxnard111]

Yes, make sure it's not the "non-flammable" green can.

Yeah that stuff blows, I accidently bought it once, and I just threw the can away

 

[Gainera2582]

i have actually let the stuff dry overnight before.....it STILL stuck perfectly.......

:bigeyes:

 

[Idok]

:bigeyes:

not on-purpose

 

[gj_fx1]

best advice so far!!!!!!!!!

I had a beer between each coat. Maybe thats why its all crooked.

:bigeyes:

 

[sflsurfrider]

dont turf on fresh paint...... or any paint, for that matter. grind down all the way to the plastic/glass!

 

[sclevela]

dont turf on fresh paint...... or any paint, for that matter. grind down all the way to the plastic/glass!

seriously?

 

[Wolf Child]

dont turf on fresh paint...... or any paint, for that matter. grind down all the way to the plastic/glass!

I did... I was just sayin' the surface was clean to start with before sanding.