I am looking for an EVA foam to glue on kitesurfing bars as handle grips.. What density would you say is best for that aplication? And where could I get it in different colors. The thickness is 2mm
Hello! Thank you for watching my video. So I usually do not use EVA foam for that kind of rough outdoor application. I assume you could use any kind of eva foam but would want to research a glue that will hold up to surfing and the water. Especially at the point cylinder edge seam. I would use at least 5mm thickness. I would run some tests before making a final decision on your process or purchase grips that are made for that application. Nicole
Hot Glue does work but I wouldn't advise it for your EVA project gluing. More information: Hot glue tends you unglue depending on the fluctuation of temperature and it doesn't allow for seamless visuals. Now if you want to use it to attach some details and you will cover your project with a thermoplastic, it might be okay. If you are worried about fumes from contact cement, there are other glues that work, as well as, a company named Cosbond who makes non-toxic glue sheets. I am working on a video talking about their products because I love new options and some people may not know about those options. Hope this helps and let me know if you want more information!
You can use hot glue, and if you work with it enough and learn how to use it well you can get near seamless, seams. Also you can fill seams with a product called kwik seal, it's a flexible caulk that you can smooth with water, I reccomend this as a final step before priming, as it takes a while to fully cure. Elmer's rubber cement is also a decent adhesive option, I haven't put it to the full test, but it's plenty strong for most things, use more than one layer, and either put a line of hot glue on the back of the seam, or a strip of thinner foam to really hold it together
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I am looking for an EVA foam to glue on kitesurfing bars as handle grips.. What density would you say is best for that aplication? And where could I get it in different colors. The thickness is 2mm
Hello! Thank you for watching my video. So I usually do not use EVA foam for that kind of rough outdoor application. I assume you could use any kind of eva foam but would want to research a glue that will hold up to surfing and the water. Especially at the point cylinder edge seam. I would use at least 5mm thickness. I would run some tests before making a final decision on your process or purchase grips that are made for that application.
Nicole
Would hot glue work for EVA foam?
Hot Glue does work but I wouldn't advise it for your EVA project gluing.
More information: Hot glue tends you unglue depending on the fluctuation of temperature and it doesn't allow for seamless visuals. Now if you want to use it to attach some details and you will cover your project with a thermoplastic, it might be okay. If you are worried about fumes from contact cement, there are other glues that work, as well as, a company named Cosbond who makes non-toxic glue sheets. I am working on a video talking about their products because I love new options and some people may not know about those options. Hope this helps and let me know if you want more information!
You can use hot glue, and if you work with it enough and learn how to use it well you can get near seamless, seams. Also you can fill seams with a product called kwik seal, it's a flexible caulk that you can smooth with water, I reccomend this as a final step before priming, as it takes a while to fully cure. Elmer's rubber cement is also a decent adhesive option, I haven't put it to the full test, but it's plenty strong for most things, use more than one layer, and either put a line of hot glue on the back of the seam, or a strip of thinner foam to really hold it together