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Post by thistle on Oct 29, 2008 21:30:57 GMT
Has anyone used shoe goo for fixing holes in shoes? I had 2 offs this morning on the way to work on all that lovely ice (not worth doing any photos as it's more bruises than gore). I think only 2 was pretty good going though and I've managed to get away without having to fill in an accident form this time! I've torn a small hole in the toes of my nice Diadora SPD shoes and there's also a small tear on one corner of my new (6 week old) saddle. Shoe goo has been recommended on other websites for skateboarding shoes but I was wondering if anyone had tried it on any cycling kit? Any other repair ideas would be gratefully received! |
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Post by xybadog on Nov 3, 2008 13:31:01 GMT
Never heard of it mate. Is it "solely" for skateboard shoes?
(Did you see what I did there?) ;D
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Post by thistle on Nov 3, 2008 21:09:30 GMT
Ohhhhhhh dearrrr ;D I can't see why it wouldn't work for other shoes. It might not make a waterproof joint but my shoes aren't waterproof anyway. I might give it a go and report back  |
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Post by spinner on Nov 4, 2008 8:57:28 GMT
Has anyone used shoe goo for fixing holes in shoes? I had 2 offs this morning on the way to work on all that lovely ice (not worth doing any photos as it's more bruises than gore). I think only 2 was pretty good going though and I've managed to get away without having to fill in an accident form this time! I've torn a small hole in the toes of my nice Diadora SPD shoes and there's also a small tear on one corner of my new (6 week old) saddle. Shoe goo has been recommended on other websites for skateboarding shoes but I was wondering if anyone had tried it on any cycling kit? Any other repair ideas would be gratefully received! Try clear silicone sealant - about 2 quid a tube from Stermat in Colwyn Bay ( used for sealing in joints bathrooms etc)  Is also good to seal the inside of your shoes where the cleat holes come through to stop water getting in. peels off easy when you want to remove them. Helps to keep your feet toasty in the wet ;D |
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Post by thistle on Nov 25, 2008 13:01:32 GMT
Well it eventually arrived - a massive tube of the stuff for £7
Sticking stuff together is really fiddly as you're supposed to press the two sides together and hold for ages.
It worked pretty well on my shoe and looks ok. It was much harder to stick the saddle back together even though there was a hanging off bit so the gluing should have been simpler so I ended up covering the corner in the stuff, so I'll keep adding thin layers until the hole is fully covered.
It really does take 24 hours to dry though which means I can only really do one coat a week!
There's loads left so if anyone's in a similar situation and wants to try a bit give me a shout.
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Post by rockjock on Dec 5, 2008 17:56:47 GMT
it's good stuff, fixes all manner of materials. hold parts together with masking tape, it goes off quick tho', in the tube once it's opened - the instructions used to say keep it refrigerated......
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