Happy Dude Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 if topy strong is not used in too small a top piece, minimum 1.25" and cemented on not just stapled on dry it doesn't spread and wears very well compared to nitrile or super nitrile on under 1.25" i use topy twintop vulko.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 the word "spreads" makes me think inferior Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 the word "spreads" makes me think inferior Lee The word "spreads" makes me feel hungry "MMMMMMMMM - Mattersons" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Why don't you try it Lee, my opinion is that it sticks well, looks good and wears well, like most Topy products. I found nowt better than Topy when I was repairing Nitrile can be a B*****D to stick and is so hard that it can be slippery in my experience. Each to their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 if topy strong is not used in too small a top piece, minimum 1.25" and cemented on not just stapled on dry it doesn't spread and wears very well compared to nitrile or super nitrile on under 1.25" i use topy twintop vulko.... Topy Strong, Does spread wether you glue it or not, it also accomadates stones, and on hollow heels it easily pushes up into the cavity. I always found when customers brought them back for re-heel, they always looked untidy. Topy Strong is a very dense material, almost putty like. If you hit it too hard with the hammer on the edge, it distorts. or if you press the heels on with a little too much pressure it squashs down distorting the gauge of the material. Super Nitrile aint what it used to be either, but it gives a better finish, and still looks tidy when they're brought back for re-heel, as it doesn't spread at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I concur, super nitrile does finish well preferably scoured not trimmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 preferably scoured not trimmed Ay, What ya mean tubs........... I always trim on the mini band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I know you scour but others may not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 if topy strong is not used in too small a top piece, minimum 1.25" and cemented on not just stapled on dry it doesn't spread and wears very well compared to nitrile or super nitrile on under 1.25" i use topy twintop vulko.... Topy Strong, Does spread wether you glue it or not, it also accomadates stones, and on hollow heels it easily pushes up into the cavity. I always found when customers brought them back for re-heel, they always looked untidy. Topy Strong is a very dense material, almost putty like. If you hit it too hard with the hammer on the edge, it distorts. or if you press the heels on with a little too much pressure it squashs down distorting the gauge of the material. Super Nitrile aint what it used to be either, but it gives a better finish, and still looks tidy when they're brought back for re-heel, as it doesn't spread at all. oh well, looks like i'm wrong again... don't know how i've stayed in business so long.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Lucky dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Lucky dude. maybe i should change my name then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I aint so sure you're wrong happy dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I aint so sure you're wrong happy dude. cheers for that hugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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