SHOE REPAIR ADHESIVE
A shoe glue for everyday repairs, Bostik Shoe Repair Adhesive gives strong, flexible bonding for footwear and more. This high-performance Bostik shoe glue works as both a leather glue and rubber glue. Perfect for fixing soles, heels, and other repairs. It dries quickly to a clear, nearly invisible finish and provides a durable, water-resistant bond that flexes with movement.
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Features & benefits
Bostik Shoe Adhesive is a high-performance shoe glue designed for durable, flexible repairs. The Bostik shoe glue is quick drying, forming a clear, almost invisible bond that is both strong and water-resistant. Suitable as a strong glue for shoes, it offers great ageing properties to make repairs last, even with regular wear.
Surface Compatibility
This multi-purpose shoe glue adheres to a wide range of materials including leather, felt, canvas, paper, metals, wood, glass, stone, PVC, ABS, Perspex, fibreglass, soft PVC, and some rubbers. For best results, ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and properly prepared before application.
Smart advantages
Extra strong
Water resistant
Flexible bond
Downloads & resources
Bostik DIY South Africa Repair - Shoe Repair Adhesive Technical Data Sheet (445.12 KB)
Bostik DIY South Africa Repair - Shoe Repair Adhesive Safety Data Sheet (241.79 KB)
How to use
Applications
This multipurpose shoe repair glue is perfect for fixing soles to uppers, replacing worn heels, and general shoe repair tasks. As an effective shoe sole glue, it is also suitable for leather boot repair, handbags, luggage, upholstery, and DIY projects. It works well as both a leather glue and rubber glue, making it a practical choice for multiple materials and household repairs.
- Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free of loose materials, dust, grease, rust and other contaminants.
- Spread an even film of adhesive onto both surfaces. Allow to dry completely.
- Re-activate the glue by applying a suitable heat source over the surfaces, e.g. a hairdryer.
- Once the surfaces are very hot, bring together and press firmly to ensure good contact for about 2 minutes.
- Depending on application, object may be handled immediately. Full strength develops after 24 hours.
Limitations
- Not suitable for use on polypropylene, polyethylene, certain composite plastics, expanded polystyrene, rayon, acetate fabrics, EPDM, or silicone rubber.
- Always test compatibility before use to ensure optimal bonding performance.
Related tutorials
How To Fix Your Favorite Shoes
FAQs
How do I remove glue from my fingers?
Rinse your fingers immediately with plenty of warm soapy water and do not pull on the skin that has been glued. If glue remains after using warm soapy water, it will often de-bond within a couple of days due to general wear and tear and the natural oils in the skin. If skin irritation occurs, consult a doctor.
I need more technical advice on this product?
Please call our Sticky Questions toll free helpline during office hours on 0800 222 400, or send an email [email protected].
How do I store my adhesive?
Most adhesives have a shelf life of at least 12 months if stored in a cool (below 25°C), dry place in its original moisture-tight container. If the material is kept beyond the recommended shelf life, it is not necessarily unusable, but a check should be performed to observe whether the product is still workable, apply-able and uncured.
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