"Mike Krueger" <
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> << I've just built a set of wheels using CXP30 sprint rims and will be
using
> tubs for the 1st time. I'm not sure whether it is better to glue or tape
the
> tubs on. Any advice would be much appreciated. >>
>
> Use this technique for the strongest bond. The best adhesives are Vittoria Mastik One and
> Continental rim cement. Clean the rims with lacquer
thinner or
> acetone. Apply a thin coat of cement to the rim. Make sure you spread it
all
> the way to the edges. Apply a coat of cement to the entire base tape of
the
> tire. Allow both to dry overnight. Apply another thin coat to the rim.
Allow to
> dry overnight. Apply a third thin coat to the rim and stretch the tire on. Partially inflate the
> tire and manipulate it until straight. Inflate to 7
bar
> and allow to dry overnight. Subsequent gluings using same rims can be accomplished with one
> new coat
of
> cement over the residual glue. You can clean up any errant glue on the rim sidewalls or hand with
> lacquer thinner. Wear disposable surgical gloves when handling rim cement and
solvents.
I'll second this and add that you can do the same thing with 3M Fastack. A big ole tube of Fastack
is going to last a long time and run you about $6 at your local NAPA store.
Mike
