Last updated: September 5, 2024 at 02:47 PM
Best Shoe Glue
Shoegoo
- Pros:
- "Shoegoo man, saved me a lot of skate shoes."
- Cons:
- "I havent had good luck with Shoe Goo."
Gorilla Glue
- Pros:
- "I just used Gorilla Glue on mine after reading a different post that said it worked."
Barge Cement
- "I normally use Gorilla Glue gel super glue. I havent had good luck with Shoe Goo."
- "I like E6000 cause I don’t want those little shits moving."
Tamiya Extra Thin
- Pros:
- "Tamiya Extra Thin is great, and if you want to get your best bang for buck also buy Tamiya Airbrush cleaner to refill your pot."
- "Tamiya Extra Thin is a godsend."
- Cons:
- "Tamiya Extra Thin is too thin, sometimes my models are glued for years, others they fall apart within months."
Revell Contacta Professional
- "Revell Contacta Professional comes in a needle nose applicator like the Citadel Glue and is great for laying down a bit more glue for larger areas."
Loctite Super Glue Gel
- "Personally I use Loctite Super Glue Gel. Super easy to control exactly how much you want to use, bonds quick, and has quite a strong hold."
- "Loctite Super Glue Gel. It’s cheap and it works."
Army Painter Super Glue
- "Army Painter Super Glue to glue magnets to the underside of bases or small magnetization."
Citadel Glue
- "Citadel and army painter are pretty much the same, but the citadel has a better applicator."
Green Stuff World Gel
- "My favorite it's Green Stuff World Gel though, it's nice."
Starbond
- "I use Starbond and Testors, cheap, and works."
Testors Glue
- "Call me a heathen but I prefer non-toxic Testers glue because I work in a small room and don’t want it to smell bad."
Glue Removal
- Acetone or nail polish remover can be used to remove glue effectively.
- Use a lighter or a heat gun to remove glue.
- Bunch of savages in this town...
- Spray the new lock with oil or silicone lubricant to prevent glue from sticking if attempted again.
Feedback on Shoe Crafting
- Destroying good shoes for crafting is not recommended.
- Use stencil patterns or cheaper shoes for DIY projects.
- Consider spray-on shoes instead.
- Concerns about comfort and durability of DIY shoes made with glue.
Overall, the consensus among Reddit users is that Tamiya Extra Thin is highly recommended for shoe glue. Other options like Shoegoo and Gorilla Glue are mentioned, but Tamiya Extra Thin is favored for its precision and effectiveness. Remember, when removing glue, acetone or a heat gun can be useful.