100% synthetic silicone rubber
 

Ok guys, here's a tough glue question. Although I'm a 911 owner, this has nothing to do with my car. I recently broke my yellow LIVESTRONG wristband. The band and I have been through tough times together and I don't want to just throw it away and buy a new one. I know new ones are only a dollar, but I want to repair this one. The band is made of 100% synthetic silicone rubber. What glue will hold it. I've tried all the Krazy Glues, Super Glues, etc and they don't stick. Help!

I second the use of 3M 5200. It is a permenant bond and survives in the nastiest conditions: Marine. It is used to bond things like windlasses, cleats etc to the deck. In conjuntion with the studs, you would be good to go. A warning, you will probably never get it off again.

Mike
'77 911 3.0

It better be good. I just saw a price of $135 for 2 ounces (yes, ounces).

This must be the question Beaublues asked before he decided on Panel Bonding epoxy..... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=219256&perpage=20&highl ight=tail%20and%20glue&pagenumber=1

Re: 100% synthetic silicone rubber
 

The only thing that will stick to silicone is silicone. The problem is, there are a few different types of silicone. To keep it simple, there is silicone cured by the air - bath tub caulk (actualy moisture in the air cures it) and their is silicone that is cured by catylysts, some with heat some without.

The wristband is cured with a platnum catylyst most likely in a mold under pressure. You will not be able to find a glue to make it stick and provide the same strength and elongation it once had.

I hate to tell you this but finding a glue to work on that type of silicone is a fools errand. Best to mechanically repair it with some sort of flexible joint or to actually sew it!

Sorry dude, any glue would be temporary at best.

Scottb---I used to work for an airline,so guess where I got my 2 quart kit? Shelf life expired of course! but keeps good if refrigerated--------

Bob