I haven't done a weblon regatta t-top yet, and might have two to do this month. I've seen lots of them before and both have either a heat seamed or glued seam. What do you guys/gals do when replacing one? Glue? Stitched? or can I heat seam it without a several thousand dollar machine?
I haven't seen this weblon regatta up here yet but I read that it is a herculite product. I have had great success on the original "herculite" (it goes by 100 different names up here) using HH66 vinyl cement. I once made a 9000 lb lift bag for a commercial diver friend of mine. Picture an eleven foot sausage with a 60" circumference with some lift straps and a dump valve. I sealed the stitches where the straps were sewn and glued the dump valve and seams with HH66. It was virtually air tight down to 90 feet the last time I spoke to him, don't know how deep he's taken it since.
I don't follow the manufacturer's instructions. I apply a coat to both surfaces and let dry 1 hour. apply second coat and again wait 1 hour. Reactivate with a heat gun and press the parts together. I like to use a wallpaper roller if possible.
June C used to get the little squeeze bottles that the hair dressers use for dye to apply it rather than a brush.
Thought that HH66 might be the best bet. I'll give it a test this week to see how it goes. Thanks!
Quote from: Darren Henry on May 01, 2016, 08:05:26 am
June C used to get the little squeeze bottles that the hair dressers use for dye to apply it rather than a brush
Interesting. So does she use them once and throw them away? I hate brushing that stuff.
I have no familiarity with this product, but the "little squeeze bottles" that I use for glues come from GFS (Gordon Food Service) cleverly disguised as mayo/mustard/ketchup serving bottles. About a buck apiece. Most places carry 8, 12, and 24 oz sizes.
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Quote from: Darren Henry on May 01, 2016, 08:05:26 am
June C used to get the little squeeze bottles that the hair dressers use for dye to apply it rather than a brush.
I JUST SEW IT