Type of Glue for Head-Tube Badge

[Shaun Meehan]

I bought one of the fancy Atlantis head-tube badges off of the RBW website (my original one got scraped-up during transport last fall). The website says to use a dab of "Shoe Goo" to glue it on. Those guys have attached way more head tube badged than the zero that I've done, but that sounds weird to me. Shoe Goo? Has anyone tried it? Any other recommendations for a type of adhesive to use?

 

Thanks,

Shaun Meehan

[Jeremy Till]

Don't be put off. As far as I can tell, Shoe Goo is basically the
same clear glue that came in the Testor's tube I used to put together
model airplanes as a kid. It's suitable for a wide range of uses
beyond repairing shoes, and I'm sure it'll hold a headbadge just fine.

[CycloFiend]

The other recommendation (and probably a lot easier to deal with) would be
to get some double stick tape as used in auto trim applications. You can
cut it exactly to fit and don't have to worry about Goo seeping out and onto
your bike.

I thought there was a thread about that on this list, but it may have been
elsewhere. Ahhhh... here 'tis - http://tinyurl.com/headbadge

- Jim

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[Jock Scott]

Shoe Goo is essentially the same product as Goop. Both are sealant/
adhesives, have similar applications, and are produced/marketed by the
same company. Their gap-filling, waterproof, flexible qualites make
them popular for shoe repair, resoling, etc...

Goop is of medium viscosity straight from the tube, but the solvents
begin to quickly evaporate, increasing its viscosity and making in
possible to use without a terrible mess. In this workable state, it
will not run on you. Apply a small amount to each surface and allow
to set for a several minutes before pressing the surfaces together.

I believe the solvent in Goop/ShoeGoo is toluene. Nasty stuff. The
fumes are quite annoying at the least, and can be dangerous depending
on the amount inhaled. The glue will smell for the entire 24hrs it
takes to cure. I'd recommend against doing this project inside your
home.

...and apparently I was correct when I assumed that Riv used Goop (in
the referenced thread).