Description
Kwik Grip Waterbased is a contact adhesive that is ideal for bonding flat, close fitting surfaces. Forms a durable, heat and water resistant bond for long lasting results.
Features
High Strength (Stronger than Kwik Grip or Kwik Grip Gel)
Easy to use – Applies white, and turns clear when ready to join surfaces
Easy to clean up – Cleans up with water
Low odour/Low VOC /Non-toxic – No harmful solvent fumes (Safer than solvent based adhesives). Especially useful if repairing inside your home or in a confined space. E.g. Car.
Dries clear – For seamless repairs
Instant bond – No clamping required* and in most cases repaired item can be used immediately. (*Clamping of warped or curled surfaces may be required)
Suitable for use on horizontal or vertical surfaces
Can be used in same method as other adhesives (wet bond) for small repairs.
Heat resistant to 130oC
Non-flammable
Coverage: 500mL tub covers 1 surface up to 2.5m2 depending on porosity
Where can this product be used?
Bonding veneers of timber and laminated plastics, eg. Laminex and Formica to bench tops, table tops or other furniture.
Areas where clamping or pressing facilities are either not available or difficult to use.
Patching vinyl flooring
Replacing a vinyl tile
Cork tiling
Laying a vinyl floor
Leather work eg handbags
Adhering flexible or other material to Aluminium
Joining, repairing holes in tents, car covers and other outdoor equipment
Replacing lifting edges or laying lino
Attaching rubbers to your fridge door
Bonding labels to tins
Repairing your wetsuit
Craft and scrapbooking projects (safe to use on Polystyrene)Areas where clamping or pressing facilities are either not available or difficult to use
What materials is this product suitable for?
Fabric
Laminated plastics
Veneers
Hard board
Polystyrene foam
Fibrous cement sheet
Aluminium
Polyurethane foam
Rubber
Cork
Leather
Canvas
Felt
Metals
Most plastics (Not recommended for bonding Polyethylene or Polypropylene Plastics, for these we recommend Plastics Glue )
How to use this product
General bonding – use contact method or for small porous surfaces join with a wet bond by applying Kwik Grip Advanced to one surface only and immediately press together and lightly clamp.
Kwik Grip Advanced can be used as wet bond on absorbent surfaces such as timber, cardboard etc.
Contact bonding:
1 Ensure surfaces to be bonded are clean, dry and free from dirt, grease, dust or particles.
2 Using applicator provided with pack, completely cover both surfaces with adhesive and keep surfaces apart until the surface turns from white to clear – approx. 20 minutes. Tip: use dowels or something similar to keep surfaces apart
3 Position the items carefully, still keeping surfaces apart. When edges are perfectly aligned, remove dowels and working from one edge press surfaces firmly together. Note: Grabs IMMEDIATELY on contact.
4 Secure bond by running a roller over the bonded surfaces or by hammering the surface from the centre outwards using a padded block. Maximum Bond strength is achieved after 24 hours.
Note: Drying time may be extended in cold and wet weather conditions. Wet bonding:
Ensure surfaces to be bonded are clean, dry and free from dirt, grease, dust or particles.
Apply to one surface then bring surfaces together and clamp until dry.
Clean up application tools and excess adhesive with damp cloth & water before it dries.
Handy tips
What is a contact adhesive? A contact adhesive is an adhesive that must be applied to two surfaces and allowed to dry before surfaces are joined. Once surfaces are pushed together an instant bond forms. Therefore extended pressure or clamping is unnecessary (*Clamping of warped or curled surfaces may be required)
Being Low VOC/low odour this product is much safer for use indoors than most other contact adhesives which tend to be solvent-based..
Can be used on horizontal or vertical surfaces
In the event of prolonged open time, Kwik Grip Advanced will continue to give good contact bond for up to 8 hours.
What does this mean? This means that once you have applied the adhesive, if you suddenly need to run out to the shops or go and do another job, you can safely come back within 8 hours and join the two surfaces for a great result! Many solvent-based contact adhesives have a much shorter open time limit.
