Glue for oily/Pull Up leather

[Starman]

Hey folks, 

Does anyone have any experience gluing oily or Pull Up leather? Barge cement works as well as a post it note on this leather, so I'm at a loss. Stitching isn't an option.

I found something online called 'Leather Glue SB' that says it works on oily and Pull Up leather...anyone have any personal experience with this?

Thanks in advance.

[DieselTech]

Why ain't stitching a option? 

[fredk]

55 minutes ago, Starman said:

Does anyone have any experience gluing oily or Pull Up leather? . . . 

I used regular contact adhesive when I did some re-upholstery work on a few cars. The c/a worked fine, almost too well at times

[Beehive]

Clean the surface to where you're gluing with a deglazer. Denatured alcohol is common. 

Also keep in mind. You can use glues not meant specifically for leather.  Flexible epoxy for plastics is an option. I've used industrial two part epoxy on a belt liner. 

Spray activated CA glue. Or UV light activated. But the seam will be stiff. 

 

I guarantee 3M has a contact glue that'll hold. 

[Starman]

10 hours ago, DieselTech said:

Why ain't stitching a option? 

The surface of the leather can't have holes or stitches in it. :/

[Starman]

9 hours ago, Beehive said:

 You can use glues not meant specifically for leather.  Flexible epoxy for plastics is an option. I've used industrial two part epoxy on a belt liner. 

I guarantee 3M has a contact glue that'll hold. 

That's where I was headed next. But I'm even less familiar with epoxies so I thought I'd exhaust the 'made for leather glues' possibilities first. Thanks!

[ChoiceCarpetCleaning]

Hey there,

I totally understand your frustration with gluing oily or Pull Up leather—it can be tricky since these leathers tend to have a natural oil coating that makes adhesives less effective. I’ve worked with these types of leather before, and I’ve found that some adhesives struggle to bond because of the oiliness of the surface.

I haven't personally used Leather Glue SB, but from what I've heard, it’s specifically formulated for these kinds of leather types, and many users have reported success with it. The key with oily leathers is to properly clean the surface before applying glue. Even though you mentioned that stitching isn't an option, I would still recommend a gentle cleaning using upholstery cleaning products that are safe for leather. This can help remove excess oils or dirt and ensure better adhesion. Just make sure you’re not using anything too harsh that could damage the leather’s natural finish.

Additionally, if you're still having trouble, you might want to consider testing out other adhesives like Loctite Power Grab or 3M Super 77, both of which are known to work well on difficult surfaces. Just be sure to do a small test before going all in.

Good luck with your project!

[Beehive]

3M #90 spray adhesive is straight up brutal. I have a can I was using on some upholstery on a older car. 

It's ridiculous. Better have things ready to go and lined up because otherwise. If the pieces barely touch together. It's done. It ain't coming apart unless you rip it. 

 

If I'm lining a holster. It gets #90. 

Edited Tuesday at 02:46 PM by Beehive

[Starman]

8 hours ago, ChoiceCarpetCleaning said:

you might want to consider testing out other adhesives like Loctite Power Grab or 3M Super 77, both of which are known to work well on difficult surfaces.

Awesome, thank you...I'll look into these!

3 hours ago, Beehive said:

3M #90 spray adhesive is straight up brutal.

Excellent! Good to know!