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Foam for velcro pads

Emiliano Achaval

Emiliano Achaval

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What type of soft foam can I use to make my own soft padded 3 inch velcro padded sanding disc. I found some cheap ones but they are too hard and I need to add something soft. I left some nasty marks with the hard one... And that was been careful... Perfect if its something I can buy on Amazon, free shipping to Hawaii. Thanks for the help... Aloha
 
Steve @ turningwood.com has replacement Velcro and interface pads available
 
I use firm for grits up to 220. After that I switch to a medium orange pad for up to 400. I seldom go above that, but if I did, that would be when I would use the soft pads. I get mine from Vince as well. I have found out that a 3 inch disc on a 3 inch pad can leave marks. You never get the two perfectly centered, and the hooks can leave scratches bigger than the grit you are using. The soft 'open' pads don't often last very long. I think it is in part because the open foam just doesn't have enough surface area go get a good bond with the glue.

robo hippy
 
When I sought advice on sanding last year, on two different forums, Vince was by far the winner in recommendations. His web site can be a little awkward to find things on, but he responds quickly to emails and is very helpful. Good videos too.
 
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Contact cement

Sounds like this option is something that I can handle... Is the contact cement spray or in a tube? Is the adhesive on the velcro good enough to stick to the knee pad or you add some glue there too? Thank you for the help. Aloha

Pete Blair said:
Emiliano, I make my own from foam I find being used for other things. One of my favourite is the pads the bib box stores sell as kneeling pads for gardening. I use solvent based contact cement and self adhesive Velcro.
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Emiliano Achaval said:
Sounds like this option is something that I can handle... Is the contact cement spray or in a tube? Is the adhesive on the velcro good enough to stick to the knee pad or you add some glue there too? Thank you for the help. Aloha
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I use a solvent based contact cement on the pad side and rely on the self adhesive on the velcro. Just be sure the contact is dry(flat looking) and not sticky to the touch when you put the two together. Keep in mind you only get one chance.
 
Gretch Flo said:
Is that similar to Goop??? I use that to repair the soft foam and I at least get a few more months with it as it is flexible. I use it for loads of things, including shoe repair, Gretch
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Not sure. Shoe Goo is clear and does not come off of what you get it on . I used it on some hiking boots to reglue the soles and has worked well so far.I think it was about $7 at wally world.
 
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've had miserable luck with contact cement and this is wonderful info. I've used shoe goo and goop and they are very similar. They might not be identical, but from the end user standpoint, they function the same, at least on shoes.
 
For contact cement, I think of the brand Barge Cement, one of the rubberized type ones, and you can get it at leather goods places, and maybe other hobby stores. You DO NOT glue the pieces up, then slap them together. You DO glue them up, let them get tacky/almost dry and then stick them together. Makes a huge difference in how well they stick together.

robo hippy
 
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