harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I have been contracted to glue my granddaughters "bumpers" as we used to call them. What would you say is the best glue? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) I used EVO STIK 'IMPACT' contact adhesive to glue my wife's trainer soles. It worked well. Edited July 16, 2023 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I use screwfix no nonsense contact adhesive to good effect on shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 Any solvent based contact adhesive will do the if used correctly, and, at a pinch, copydex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 Stormsure flexible adhesive eBay or amazon 100% work's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: I used EVO STIK 'IMPACT' contact adhesive to glue my wife's trainer soles. It worked well. Thank you 👍 17 minutes ago, wisdom said: I use screwfix no nonsense contact adhesive to good effect on shoes. Thank you 👍 10 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Any solvent based contact adhesive will do the if used correctly, and, at a pinch, copydex. Thank you 👍 10 minutes ago, B725 said: Stormsure flexible adhesive eBay or amazon 100% work's Thank you 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, wisdom said: I use screwfix no nonsense contact adhesive to good effect on shoes. This? https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-contact-adhesive-natural-500ml/32657 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: This? https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-contact-adhesive-natural-500ml/32657 No it's not spray it's in a tin I'll try a link. 2 minutes ago, wisdom said: No it's not spray it's in a tin I'll try a link. Looks like they have stopped it.It was their version of evostick but at half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 pritstick........or some of your gravy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 58 minutes ago, B725 said: Stormsure flexible adhesive eBay or amazon 100% work's +1 or Aquasure. The Aquasure is used for wet suit and dry suit repairs, very tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, ditchman said: pritstick........or some of your gravy 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 The problem I have is that I'm working to a tight turnaround schedule (🤣🤣)so I can't wait for ebay and I don't use amazon. Would this suffice? Screwfix is at the bottom of the road. https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-solvented-grab-adhesive-350ml/7454D?tc=EB6&ds_rl=1249416&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqs6lBhCxARIsAG8YcDhFYQb8Ee0I85Rpbtsgh3akM5ZOuWIUFISlbL3u0KkZMLKVQQxocl0aAr-5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 34 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: The problem I have is that I'm working to a tight turnaround schedule (🤣🤣)so I can't wait for ebay and I don't use amazon. Would this suffice? Screwfix is at the bottom of the road. https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-solvented-grab-adhesive-350ml/7454D?tc=EB6&ds_rl=1249416&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqs6lBhCxARIsAG8YcDhFYQb8Ee0I85Rpbtsgh3akM5ZOuWIUFISlbL3u0KkZMLKVQQxocl0aAr-5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds in a word NO - get a small tube of evostik from BQ https://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-30812363-impact-adhesive-small-tube-30g-evoimps/5010591000070_BQ.prd- anything bigger new shoes would be cheaper🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: in a word NO - get a small tube of evostik from BQ https://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-30812363-impact-adhesive-small-tube-30g-evoimps/5010591000070_BQ.prd- anything bigger new shoes would be cheaper🤣 Flippin eck your not wrong, how much are bumpers nowadays 🤔🤔🤔😉😉😉👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 38 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: in a word NO - get a small tube of evostik from BQ https://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-30812363-impact-adhesive-small-tube-30g-evoimps/5010591000070_BQ.prd- anything bigger new shoes would be cheaper🤣 wooow £7.52 for a little tube....better be good at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, ditchman said: wooow £7.52 for a little tube....better be good at that price It is better value in large amounts if you use it regularly. Stormsure flexible adhesive was twice the price for half as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Yellow Bear said: in a word NO - get a small tube of evostik from BQ https://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-30812363-impact-adhesive-small-tube-30g-evoimps/5010591000070_BQ.prd- anything bigger new shoes would be cheaper🤣 https://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-impact-adhesive-light-amber-500ml/72928 What do you reckon 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: https://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-impact-adhesive-light-amber-500ml/72928 What do you reckon 🤔 Basically Same stuff - bigger tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 46 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Basically Same stuff - bigger tin You know I'm a tight wad 😉😉 thanks 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 minute ago, harrycatcat1 said: You know I'm a tight wad 😉😉 thanks 👌 Even with the bits and ends of leatherwork I do I would never use 500ml before it goes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Even with the bits and ends of leatherwork I do I would never use 500ml before it goes off. I will no doubt find a use for it with these cheap shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: I will no doubt find a use for it with these cheap shoes. Just rip the entire sole off,,,, then you can use more of the glue 🤷😁😇😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 9 hours ago, JKD said: Just rip the entire sole off,,,, then you can use more of the glue 🤷😁😇😂 What a good idea 💡 🙄🙄🙄🙄🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 where the sole as come away I would be surprised if any repair lasted more than a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 The proper stuff but not good for a quick turn around....... Boterm GTA 0.8kg Extra Strong... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MFE4T42?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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