Selleys Kwik Grip Crystal Clear applies clear and dries crystal clear for less mess and invisible bond lines. Excellent for achieving a neat, clear finish when bonding large, flat close-fitting surfaces such as veneers and laminates for bench or table tops. Forms a durable, heat and water-resistant bond.
Features
- Solvent based contact adhesive
- Applies clear and dries crystal clear
- Strong, durable bond on broad surfaces
- Easy to spread
- Heat resistant – up to 80°C
- Water resistant
Where can this product be used?
- Applications where invisible bond lines are needed such as adhering decorative strips to a mirror
- Bonding veneers of timber and laminated plastics (e.g. Laminex and Formica) to bench or table tops
- Patching vinyl flooring or replacing a vinyl tile
- Cork tiling and laying a vinyl floor
- Fixing shoes or laminate to tables, benchtops, etc.
- Leather shoe and leather repairs, handbags, and leather work
- Adhering flexible or other materials to aluminium
- Joining or repairing holes in tents, car covers, and other outdoor equipment
Seek advice of vinyl flooring manufacturers prior to use with their products as discolouration and bubbling can occur with some types. If in doubt, Kwik Grip Waterbased is safe to use for all these applications and will provide excellent bonding.
Not suitable for bonding rough, ill-fitting surfaces. Consider using alternative products such as Selleys Liquid Nails for these applications.
What materials is this product suitable for?
- Veneers
- Rubber
- Cork
- Felt
- Leather
- Canvas
- Metals
- Timber
How to use this product
Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Contact Bonding
- Hold down lid while opening can.
- Ensure surfaces are clean and dry. For porous surfaces, apply a thin coat to seal surface and allow to dry for approx. 40 minutes.
- Using an applicator, completely cover both surfaces with adhesive and keep apart until touch dry (approx. 15 minutes, no more than 30 minutes).
- Position items carefully, still keeping surfaces apart with dowels. When edges are perfectly aligned, remove dowels and press surfaces firmly together from one edge to the other.
- Secure the bond by running a roller over the bonded surfaces or by hammering from the centre outwards using a padded block.
- Maximum bond strength is reached after 24 hours. Clamping may be necessary for warped or curled surfaces.
Wet Bonding (for small areas or porous surfaces)
- Ensure surfaces are clean and dry.
- Apply Kwik Grip to one surface, then bring the surfaces together and clamp until dry.
Handy Tips
- Test plastics before use as solvents may attack some polystyrene and sheet vinyls.
- 500mL covers up to 2.5m² of one surface, depending on porosity.
- For vertical surfaces use Selleys Kwik Grip Vertical Gel.
- For confined or low-ventilation areas, use Selleys Kwik Grip Waterbased, which is non-toxic and fume-free.
- Use a brush, knife, or serrated scraper for application.
- Bonding is immediate once the two surfaces are joined.
- Keep container sealed when not in use.
Surface Preparation and Cleanup
- For porous surfaces, clean with Selleys Liquid Sugar Soap.
- For non-porous surfaces (e.g. glass or metal), clean with mineral turpentine followed by methylated spirits.
- For old paint or residue, use Selleys Kwik Strip Smart and ensure surface is dry before applying adhesive.
- While wet, adhesive can be removed using mineral turps. Cured adhesive is very difficult to remove.
- Tools can be cleaned by soaking in toluol or lacquer thinner.
- Keep Selleys Sugar Soap Wipes handy for quick cleanup.
Safety: Contains highly flammable solvents. Ensure all fire precautions are observed. As an alternative, Kwik Grip Waterbased is non-flammable.
