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Edge Paint Heating Tool Question?

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To those that use edge paint with a heated tool, how well does the paint adhere to small amounts of glue that are sanded smooth (right betwwen layers). Would there be any issue with the paint not adhering?

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If you're talking about rubber cement, sand as much of it off as possible. It melts faster than the paint and can cause problems.

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White glue, fiebings cement to be exact. Im switching to contact cement soon.

So far the glue can be seen slightly between the two pieces of leather. With regular edge dye the glue obviously wont soak into the glue the same the leather. Im guessing its the same with edge paint?

Best bet would be to get the glue to not show but on a large bag im sure some glue will show up between the edge.

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You need to cut or sand the glue off the edges and bring them down to a 300-400 finish before applying edge coat. Glue can be made thin with solvent so that it goes on in a thin coat and is not in such excess that it squeezes out. Care should be exercised in application so as to avoid putting glue on the edges.

Art

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The thinner might be the best bet

What type of contact cement thinner do you use, the same brand or a type of generic brand?

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Tried thinning white glue with water and no more glue on the edge. Thank you Art did expect it to be that simple.

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