DAC Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 So, I was in Iron Pony a couple weeks back and couldn't bring myself to spring for the StompGrips. $50 for a piece of dimpled plastic. Bought a tank bag instead.I saw some vinyl shelf liner at Lowe's. Figured $7 was better if I have to cut 'em myself anyway.Question is, what adhesive do I use? Need spray on stuff that will stick, take the heat but still peel off easily later on.Any ideas?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Spray on adhesive like for cars headliners. Its rubber cement based so you can peel the pads right off, then roll big boogers with whats left to flip at your friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I've used photo mounting spray and Elmer's craft-bond for similar applications. DO NOT use a high strength spray adhesive like 3M Super 77 or Super 90. Whatever adhesive you decide to use, test it on an inconspicuous area. I can't guarantee that it won't damage/remove your paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 3m spray 80 adhesive? its $21 a can, and I dont know how well it would come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 3m spray 80 adhesive? its $21 a can, and I dont know how well it would come offWe use this a work...acetone removes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Thanks! I think I'll thy the headliner glue idea first. Auto Zone'll have this. Edited July 12, 2012 by DAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikAccord Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I know someone makes two sided tape that is 2+ inches wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I didn't cheap out and got the REAL stomp grip and love it no issues with figuring out glues and materials to use and shapes to cut that will probably fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Get stomp grip or tech spec that shelf liner is going to look like shit and will not hold up it's too soft and some of the adhesives may even melt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 It'll work for a short period. Then, it's gonna roll, it's gonna get glue shit all over your suit, etc. Just buy the real deal, man. It's cool you wanna DIY, but in this case, it ain't gonna stand up and work as well which is key. If it doesn't work, might as well put a White Snake decal on it as it will be as effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinci-King Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I recently put the Tech Spec Gripsters on my bike, works great and looks factory. Spend the money on the real thing in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 screw these guys. try it! if it doesn't work, you can flick the boogers at em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 screw these guys. try it! if it doesn't work, you can flick the boogers at em!Did try it - looks okay. Will post a pic later. Booger flicking to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 awesome. and hey, you're out what? $7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 So here's the result. I don't like the shape so we'll do a different version that conforms more with the tank.My kid got a little fancy with the exacto knife and wanted to put a VFR logo on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm really surprised you don't see this stuff or something like it on suits where they touch the tank yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 So here's the result. I don't like the shape so we'll do a different version that conforms more with the tank.My kid got a little fancy with the exacto knife and wanted to put a VFR logo on it. Not a bad first try at it, but if you are using my idea with the headliner spray adhesive you will surely have better results if you cover the entire notched area of the tank that your knee can have contact with - that way the protective pad will less likely to move or "smear" from the glued area since it would have a much larger bond to the tank sides. Nice ride by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I might still try the headliner spray. The auto parts guys sort of steered me away from it because of the distallates in the spray. Later on I thought that, hell, Original Bike Spirits has petroleum distallates in it. So how bad could it be. I'll just try it on a small area next time.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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