I've seen several posts where folks mentioned using rubber cement to secure some items on their tanks that they want to be able to remove later. Specifically, I thinking of using it for metal sprockets to hold the hub caps in place. As they are, they fit tightly, but I'm concerned that they will fall off with outdoor driving. And, I don't want them to be permanently glued in place, because I might want to take them off the tank later.

So, here's the question: what rubber cement have you been using? Is it just the basic Elmer's craft cement that I can get at Wal-Mart? It seems like that is mostly used for paper; so, I thought I'd see what others are using first.

Thanks.

not sure what is available on Okinawa but I use either "Shoe goo" or "Goop" Both are good products and available most places stateside.

I have Devcon rubber adhesive. Standard hardware store stuff. For years I used Barge rubber glue, but I can't find it anymore.

A little dab will do ya...........no need for a glob of it to tack things down.

I've used a tiny bit of silicon rubber, most hardware stores sell a small tube for $5-6.

Jerry

I like the Shoe goo goop type glues once you use them you are hooked on using them for life!!!

Philipat, if the Kadena PX doesn't carry shoe goo, try a very small dab of hot glue in just one spot.

Silicone caulk can be used also. It really doesn't need to be anything special. you just want a non hardening non permanent glue or adhesive.

I use Tamiya thread sealer.
Darryl Usher

Wow...looks like someone else has been on the rock.  Tracker, I'm guessing.  [8D]

I hadn't considered hot glue...my wife has that for her stamping and scrap booking.  The other things I can order on the internet and have them mailed to me.  Thanks for the ideas.

Silicon rubber would also have the dual usage of sealing holes in the lower hull to make it more water tight.

Darryl, on the note of thread lock, I thought that was a permanent adhesive.  If I use it on a nut and bolt, for example, is it possible to later get the bolt off?

Thanks.

i dont recommend hot glue, i used hot glue to hold the rack with the tools on it to the front right fender of my bulldog after i trimmed the braces, and i just noticed last night that the tools and the rack were no longer on the tank. im guessing there sitting somewhere along the snow trails ive been driving on. i use hotglue on internal stuff but anything external i wont be using hot glue for anymore

Philipat I have spent a few tours on Oki. I was an engineer and spent my time in a variety of units over my 26 years.

The blue Tamiya thread sealer is removable, it is soft.
Darryl Usher

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I have been aware of Shoe Goo for years but I never tried it. Now ya got me curious. I'm gonna try some, on my tanks........and my shoes.

Rex

I have Shoe Goo as well. I've always made a mess with it. It worked ok on shoes, but those shoes will never see the light of day beyond my backyard. They look like Frankenshoes... I should try it on on tank hubcaps.

Jerry

I just use the Elmer's rubber cement from Walmart. Works fine. Lasts long time. I use it for securing the center hubs on my tanks. Easy to clean off and put new on.

Great info!  Thanks, all!

philipat,
Sounds like a lot of great solutions to the same problem. As someone mentioned earlier you just want and adhesive that remains soft ( flexible) I personally use Best-Test rubber cement by a company called White Rubber. It's a rubber cement that I purchased at the the craft shop ( Michael's) and is intended for use on paper, cardboard and tissue. I used it to put on my Tiger 1 drive sprocket hub caps on back in 2006 and it hasn't come off or loosened at all.

Reading this, I too had never thought about using hot glue but I bet that would also work great. I read Diobolic's response and wonder if the problem he had wasn't due to the extreme cold of running it in the snow. I have experience with hot glue completely letting go in extreme cold. Remember too the hub caps are not a part that is easly snagged and "torn off" either so his point about using it on internal parts makes sense - I would consider the hub caps an internal part as the glue joint is inside the metal "sleeve" portion of the drive sprocket

You mentioned your wife doing stamping and scrapbooking, I'm sure she probably has a paper adhesive that would work just fine, just a small dap with do ya, it doesn't take a lot.


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