Old covering material won't bond to wood.
04-24-2004, 10:35 PM
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Old covering material won't bond to wood.
I have a number of unopened rolls of SOLARFILM that no longer have adhesive ability but seems ok otherwise. Anyone have tips on how to make it stick?
04-24-2004, 10:51 PM
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RE: Old covering material won't bond to wood.
Try some Balsarite. I've used fabric covering a couple of time that would stick to it's self good , but not wood. I used the Balsarite to coat all the wood. You don't want to let it set for a long period of time before applying the film. It will dry out to much and get to hard. Balsarite also helps to fuel proof the wood.
04-25-2004, 03:14 AM
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RE: Old covering material won't bond to wood.
don't know if balsaloc is available over in u.s. but it makes covering stick like s--t to a blanket!
04-25-2004, 01:07 PM
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RE: Old covering material won't bond to wood.
If you can't get ahold of balsarite, try any aliphatic glue. Just put on a very thin coat, let it dry, then iron down the covering over it. Works very well, even on oily wood.
04-26-2004, 08:09 PM
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RE: Old covering material won't bond to wood.
I have solarfilm that is 20 years old and have no problems , Check your heat may be to low, and make sure you sand with fine paper and get all dust of surface be for applying. I also wipe surface with alcohol lightly and let dry. If you use a sock on your iron you can use more heat.
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