One of the Velcro tabs one my helmet has come unglued. Does anybody know of a safe adhesive that I can use to reattach it with?
Adhesive for a helmet
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with the structural integrity of the helmet. I can see replacing the helmet just because of a loose Velcro tab I understand the safety thing but that is not an issue here. I have been getting advice on what to do and a lot of experienced people are telling me to use superglue. I'm going to try that and if I can remember Ill check back in with the results.
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Umm, Ton you will find that super glue will have this nasty tendency to eat away at the foam. I hope that it's not too late...
I would use an adhesive that is safe for styrofoam products. This will most likely be a long-cure adhesive - ususally a 24 hour cure which can make waiting to go ride maddeneing. Not that you ride that often... :wink:
Umm, Ton you will find that super glue will have this nasty tendency to eat away at the foam. I hope that it's not too late...
I would use an adhesive that is safe for styrofoam products. This will most likely be a long-cure adhesive - ususally a 24 hour cure which can make waiting to go ride maddeneing. Not that you ride that often... :wink:
Yea thats what I understand about it too. But I have heard from several people that say they have used it themselves and also from a bunch of very reliable wrenches. Im pretty sure the packing Styrofoam and helmet Styrofoam is different. Im going to do a test patch in an unessential area then do the real thing if it works out.
I used Krazy Glue on a velcro bit in my helmet back in June and haven't had any problems.
Go to a hardware store and buy some heavy duty velcro in the self adhesive variety. Remove the old hunk and clean off all residue with something benign like alcohol. Cut a hunk of the new stuff and stick it in place but let it sit overnight. This is a huge peev of mine. Stick on velcro does not last particularly for pads or strap affairs where there is any pushing on the velcro. Body heat and sweat seems to melt the glue for me. Every helmet I have ever had, and that would be many, has had this problem. The pads themselves last me about 6 months before they fall apart.
Guaranteed to work. First cleant he areas real weel. I have used with sucess- rubber cement (not patch glue- the craft variety) , hot glue gun or shoe goo. If you don't have a hot gun, Just drop into any craft store, they usually have one heated up and ready to go and with a little sweet talking they will dab you some for free probably (and they will mostl likely have velcro too!)
i went to bigK(maybe for the last time) and bought some pre-stickied velcro tabs. I'll let y'all know how it goes.
thanks for the help
thanks for the help
Did they say "Attention K-mart shopper."? I heard that on Leno last night.
Just clean the surface real well before you put the new Velcro on. You should be good to go.
The velcro tabs worked. I didnt have any problems with the helemet all weekend and it kept snug and tight. I did a 12 hour race and it held. I have not put the light on yet but dont expect any problems.
Thanks all
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Thanks all
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Use automotive glue (the kind that's used to glue cracks or whatever back together in your car)...it's so strong it's stupid and it dries in an hour or so. But I don't know if it'll eat your helmet though.