Turfing rails..need advice

[xplayer2885]

I began turfing my rails a few nights ago. So far I glued down the turf to the top an side part of the rail. Im a little concerned about underneath becuase im afraid the turf might fall off..Is contact cement good enough or can I use epoxy? I even went as far as filling in the rivet holes so water wont push the turf off from behind.

 

[Frosty]

contact cement will work just fine... make sure to rough up the surface of the ski with sand paper.... i usually put three coats of contact cement on the turf and two on the ski (allowing to dry between coats). Use a heat gun to warm it up so it's nice and plyable... then use a rubber mallet to beat out any air bubbles.

when finished, trim the turf at the bond line with a razor at a slight angle to keep the turf from catching the water...

mines been on there for three years now with just contact cement.

 

[DoGoodDrugs]

Cut the rail turf off at a 45degree upward angle. I wouldn't wrap it around underneath.

 

[xplayer2885]

Cut the rail turf off at a 45degree upward angle. I wouldn't wrap it around underneath.

I think im going to go with your method. Im worried about them peeling up. What I have glued down now I used Medium CA (model airplane glue). I dont think the turf is going any were fast lol.

 

[DoGoodDrugs]

That's everyone's method.

 

[Lucas]

When cutting turf if you heat up your blade it will cut like butter.

 

[DoGoodDrugs]

When cutting turf if you heat up your blade it will cut like butter.

Good tip, I use a "hot knife" Basically a wood burner with a razor blade tip. Got mine at Sears. Though they told me they didn't have one, I had to find it myself... typical.