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[Closed] What adhesive for helmets?

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What adhesive should I use on the inside of my helmet to re-attach the little velcro dots to the polystrene?
Am I right in thinking many glues would "melt" the polystrene?

Cheers Anton


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 7:38 pm
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PVA maybe?


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 7:59 pm
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semen always sticks to mine


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 8:02 pm
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I have the same problem - especially in the warm weather...

Gonna try a 2-part epoxy adhesive as its always cheap in the local 99p shops...


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 8:26 pm
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It's the solvent in the glue that melts the polystyrene. You may be ok with 2 part epoxies as they are often solvent free. I'm "fairly" certain araldite won't react with the polystyrene.


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 8:29 pm
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'superglue' sorted my Giro Xen yesterday


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 10:31 pm
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I used a gluegun to reattach the polystyrene to the carbon on my full face TLD, that was at least a year ago and its still together.


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 11:06 pm
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Could use d/sided tape?

Thinking sweat might weaken the glue.

Email the manufacturer.


 
Posted : 16/08/2009 11:59 pm
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semen always sticks to mine

LOL ๐Ÿ˜€ Shouldve seen that coming.

Thats what she said. x2


 
Posted : 17/08/2009 12:14 am
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Epoxy should work though it might be overkill. You can get cyanoacrylate (super glue) that's the designed for polystyrene. It's sold as "foam safe". The regular stuff may eat it.

Matthew


 
Posted : 17/08/2009 1:02 am
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I used double sided tape, it works well.


 
Posted : 17/08/2009 2:37 am