Jon Haigwood Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Anybody have any success at making those plastic two piece split slicks look good ?Ran across a coupe pair in my tire box and thought I would give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Glue em together with superglue. Then wrap the tread area with black vinyl tape. Plan your work so the tape starts/ends on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) While superglue will 'stick' flexible vinyl parts together, it may not give optimum results. There are specific solvent-type glues made for flexible vinyl. Ace Hardware usually carries one, but I can't recall the name. This is another one. I've used it successfully to make almost invisible seams on some of the two-part vinyl tires, but I can't tell you from which kits. http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/pvc-vinyl-glue/ips4784-1-5oz Another product from the same manufacturer, specifically for flexible and rigid vinyl, but not available in small tubes Though a pint of the #66 might seem a little pricey for model work, if you do much waterbed, rubber-boat, vinyl clothing or camping equipment repair, you might find it to be handy. Edited January 23, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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