Barge cement not sticking

[Leerwerker]

where do I find Master's?

Thanks,

Doug

TANDY carries the Masters and Masters Solvent

[esantoro]

R H products that makes Duall 88 makes a cement called XL8. It is not quite as fast, but the bond is much stronger, and it will stick to oily surfaces. Is thin and penetrates well for a pre-wetting coat. Takes a bit to get used to as it works different than barge or masters, but I like it the best of all cements on the market. Keith

Keith,

What I like about Duall is that it works well and the fumes aren't too strong. I like that XL8 has an even stronger bond. Are the fumes very strong with the XL8?

Ed

[esantoro]

Keith,

What I like about Duall is that it works well and the fumes aren't too strong. I like that XL8 has an even stronger bond. Are the fumes very strong with the XL8?

Ed

Just got the xl8 in. Fumes are much stronger than they are in the Duall 88, which looks and smells a lot like weldwood.

ed

[esantoro]

I know some you you really like barge but I will never use it again, simply because of the problems I have had in the past about it not sticking to wet leather. I have been using Duall 88 for the last couple years with great results. I find that the Duall 88 does not have to be thinned like the barge had to be. It remains the same consistancy from gal to gal. I have used Masters before and it works very well but the fumes it puts off is something else. I work in my basement and the exhaust fan will not draw out the Masters without it going through out the house. You also have to have a tax ID to buy Masters.

Randy

Randy,

Where are you getting your Duall #88 in the gallon? I just tried the xl-8, and I think the #88 is better.

ed

[esantoro]

Keith,

What I like about Duall is that it works well and the fumes aren't too strong. I like that XL8 has an even stronger bond. Are the fumes very strong with the XL8?

Ed

My first impression with the xl-8 is that it doesn't provide a stronger bond than the 88 does. Maybe it provides a stronger bond over time.

ed