Outfitting with closed cell foam

Advice
#1
-- Last Updated: May-31-11 1:27 PM EST --

I want to install new thigh bracing in my fibreglass kayak but have not been able to locate the waterproof contact cement I used last time. (I purchased at a local West Marine probably 8 years ago) Any suggestions?

#2

Lowes or Home Depot
They both sell DAP brand contact cement. You want the stuff in the red can. I prefer the new “gel” type over the original thinner stuff.

#3

I’ve got some of that
It’s rated “water resistant when dry”, if that’s works OK I’m all set. The stuff I got last time was “H2 Glue”, will the DAP work as well?

#4

It works great
Just make sure to put 2 coats on the minicell. The second after the first dries. The first coat pretty much gets absorbed.

#5

Cheaper alternative?
For what it’s worth, I used el cheapo Lepage contact cement and it has held for a year’s worth of rolling, bracing, and general horsing around.

#6

Will do
thanks clarion

#7

thanks

#8

Jus’ found dis…
http://tinyurl.com/3l7mwvq



FE

#9

Looks just like the can I’ve got here!

#10

If you can find it, Barge Cement
This stuff is night and day better than the typical larger name brands. It cane even be used for resoling running shoes. Shoe / Boot Repair places and I understand some REI’s have it.

#11

Barge…

– Last Updated: May-31-11 7:01 PM EST –

I also recommend this stuff...it gives you plenty of repositioning time and if you need to remove it at a later time, it comes off pretty well with a little effort. It works well on poly boats too.....I've glued numerous D rings onto most all my boats as well as outfitting foam with Barge..

#12

Barge
Me too, Barge cement. You can get it at shoe repair shops. It is what they use to resole most shoes.

#13

Ace Hardware sells it
Barge Cement is what I use, too.

#14

If the DAP fails I’ll get some Barge
Thanks for the information. I’ve got the DAP so my frugal side says use it first…

#15

I just replinished my DAP supply


… otherwise I’d try the Barge too. Someone said it comes off easier than the DAP. If so, that’s an attraction. But otherwise I really don’t have failures with the DAP.

#16

building new thigh brace question
Any good videos or step by steps out there to help a newbie thigh brace builder out?

#17

A lot of info on this site
http://www.kayakfit.com/



I built thigh braces from foam following their instruction, into my first kayak that had none.

#18

Thanks…