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Thanks guys for all the suggestions, much appreciated! I just ordered one of the sealants and will be applying to my poor boots shortly!
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Originally posted by Bob K View PostCurious, I looked up Barge Cement and while Ace sells it, several reviews were like this one:
Comments about ACE HARDWARE BargeĀ® Glue Cement (DA081):
I have used BARGE for many years. It was used in Fisher Body for auto doors and arm rests, and it worked - it was the only one that did. If I had known the formula was going to change I would have stocked up on the original one, now I can't find it. The new formula don't work, it just made BARGE another glue like all the other mediocre brands out there. Elmers works better at less cost.
May not work like the original. Someone referenced the removal of Toluene as possible reason for lesser performance.
Last year I used some to glue a large velcro patch on a hip belt to keep a water bottle holder in place, and a couple hundred miles later it's still perfect - better than sewn on.
The removal of VOCs from many products is no doubt more environmentally friendly, but some don't work nearly as well. Paint is a good example, besides adhesives.
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Curious, I looked up Barge Cement and while Ace sells it, several reviews were like this one:
Comments about ACE HARDWARE BargeĀ® Glue Cement (DA081):
I have used BARGE for many years. It was used in Fisher Body for auto doors and arm rests, and it worked - it was the only one that did. If I had known the formula was going to change I would have stocked up on the original one, now I can't find it. The new formula don't work, it just made BARGE another glue like all the other mediocre brands out there. Elmers works better at less cost.
May not work like the original. Someone referenced the removal of Toluene as possible reason for lesser performance.
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Originally posted by Biji View PostYou might try Barge Cement, commonly available in a good hardware store. It's like a rubber cement - apply to both surfaces, wait until it gets tacky, then join. To clamp the repair while the glue sets, I stuff the boot with rags, tightly wrap a length of old bicycle inner tube around the afflicted area, and use a pair of vise-grips to hold the tube ends together.
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You might try Barge Cement, commonly available in a good hardware store. It's like a rubber cement - apply to both surfaces, wait until it gets tacky, then join. To clamp the repair while the glue sets, I stuff the boot with rags, tightly wrap a length of old bicycle inner tube around the afflicted area, and use a pair of vise-grips to hold the tube ends together.
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I use Seam Grip for all kinds of repairs on shoes. It is especially good on fabrics.
When the rubber begins to pull away from the leather (or artificial material) it is very hard to reattach it.
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Shoe Goo
This is available at many stores. I just got out my tube for patching my daughter's sneakers yesterday. Works for gluing soles that are coming off as well as patching.
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Boot Glue
So I have started to notice that a seam is developing between the rubber portion of my Sportivas on the toe box area and the leather uppers
Anyone recommend a particular brand of sealant/boot glue in case the separation between the rubber and leather worsens? Let me know!Tags: None
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