Timberland Earthkeepers

[Bren]

Anybody got any tips for repairing these? I've tried rehagol/pa5050, pa on its own and neoprene only, all without much success. 

I know they use recycled materials (bottles/tyres) but i can't get a satisfactory bond.

 

All help much appreciated ta

[kobblers]

Try using adhesive thinners such as Kumzof or similar as an undercoat. It works in most instances.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Rick.

[SteelCityShoes]

Are you doing a stick on sole or a unit replacement?

[Bren]

Are you doing a stick on sole or a unit replacement?

 

Half sole and heel. Tried pvc and rubber.

[Bren]

Try using adhesive thinners such as Kumzof or similar as an undercoat. It works in most instances.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Rick.

Really?? Can't see how but will give it a whirl ta

[SteelCityShoes]

Can you identify what the sole is made of or could it be anything? Which glues do you have?

[Bren]

Can you identify what the sole is made of or could it be anything? Which glues do you have?

 

Dunno what material it is. Scours like rubber but is smoother than thermo plas when done. Am using bostik 5050 pa or tek 950 neoprene.

[SteelCityShoes]

Could you put a picture up? What happened when you put the thinner on?

[kobblers]

Really?? Can't see how but will give it a whirl ta

 

One of our members, Elfman - a brilliant and old school repairer taught it me. It works on almost any substrate. Lee used to use this method, too, though I don't know if he still does.

 

Give it a try, you've got nothing to lose.

 

Rick.

[Bren]

Will give the thinners method a try and let you know how it went. I've done the paIR i was struggling with using rehagol/tek 950 and a blake stitcher .....