I tried the hot glue in a rod tip repair kit to reattach the emblem and it didn't work. Any suggestions?
I use Gorilla Glue along with a plastic clamp for about 10 minutes. Best, Fred
Thanks Fred. I found some Gorilla Glue in the laundry room that had hardened and wouldn't come out of the bottle. Will buy some more this week. I have an older Ugly Stik 8' Catfish rod to pair with this reel and I'm giving the combo to a friend.
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Since I always have two part epoxy around I opt for that over super glues (and I think Gorilla makes the best super glue). Epoxy seems to tolerate abuse much better, at least for me it does anyway.
I za been using rapid stick 8406 Cyanoacrylate, they use it for O rings in high pressure pumps, I generaly place a bit of pressure on it for a couple of hours, I must admit, I dont place any movement against it till next day if possible, cheers Don.
I discovered shoe goo years ago,never used it on shoes yet. It's waterproof,clear,& I used it to glue pvc conduit in my jon boat 20 years ago to route the wiring it's still intact.Good stuff !
Cyanoacrylate super glue has the shortest life expectancy. However, it has the advantage of absorbing into baking powder (or another powder) and creating a hard concrete-like structure that can be sanded. For that application you want a super glue with the lowest viscosity rather one that already has a thickener.
Just for my own knowledge - what is the life expectancy of super glue/cyanoacrylate ? Are the other options a lot better or just a little bit better. I've always just used store brand super glue...
I also use automotive emblem adhesive by 3M.
Water, heat, and fuel resistant. Not too many vehicle emblems fall off.
Any auto parts store.
Best, Fred
Whatever adhesive or tape I use, I clean the surfaces with ISO-alcohol and it seems to help.
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Quote from: Wilmar on March 26, 2025, 09:48:35 PMJust for my own knowledge - what is the life expectancy of super glue/cyanoacrylate ? Are the other options a lot better or just a little bit better. I've always just used store brand super glue...
Cyanoacrylate does not have very good resistance to polar solvents, including plain old water. Resistance to non-polar solvents like oil is OK. Resistance to UV degradation is OK, but not great..
Quote from: oc1 on March 27, 2025, 05:40:12 AMCyanoacrylate does not have very good resistance to polar solvents, including plain old water. Resistance to non-polar solvents like oil is OK. Resistance to UV degradation is OK, but not great..
That's exactly why I opt for two part epoxy. ;)
Another vote for 3 M contact cement. Water proof and you can remove the decals when you want to repaint with a knife .
Quote from: Midway Tommy on March 27, 2025, 05:53:29 AMQuote from: oc1 on March 27, 2025, 05:40:12 AMCyanoacrylate does not have very good resistance to polar solvents, including plain old water. Resistance to non-polar solvents like oil is OK. Resistance to UV degradation is OK, but not great..
That's exactly why I opt for two part epoxy. ;)
I'm with Tommy on this one.
I use Epoxy on everything that needs glued back together.
Its a once and done.