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bfuser5893539 07-18-21 08:33 PM

Grip Glue.
 
I used hair spray to secure my grips and it didn't work.
Even after 24 hours they twist easily.
(rubber grips, not foam)

Before buying a tube of special use adhesive, I would like to know if there are any other household solutions I should try like:
Rubber cement
super glue
gorilla glue
spray paint

I would prefer the strongest solution possible, water proof, fully expecting to have to cut the grips off with a plasma torch, type of strength.

Thanks!

JoeTBM 07-19-21 02:36 AM

After install hundreds of sets of grips, I would never glue them. I have found that sometimes a single layer of electrical tape applied first helps keep grips tighter

cxwrench 07-19-21 09:47 AM

Spray paint usually works pretty well.

Rolla 07-19-21 10:02 AM

I apply rubbing alcohol to the bar and inside of the grip, and then shoot compressed air between the bar and the grip while sliding the grip on, using a can of duster with a thin straw. The air expands the grip slightly, and helps the alcohol to evaporate as you slide the grip on. Wait a few hours for any remaining alcohol to evaporate, and you should be good to go.

Or just use this:


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...be761c104f.png


If your grips twist, they might have gotten moisture or sweat between them and the bar. Be sure the outside edges are sealed with an end plug or cap.

Retro Grouch 07-19-21 03:37 PM

What kind of hair spray did you use? I've always used AquaNet and never had a problem. I've been told that cheaper hair sprays were more effective and AquaNet was the cheapest I could find.

That said, I'm wondering why hair spray didn't work for you. My suspicion is that you have some other unusual problem affecting your grips.

bfuser5893539 07-22-21 12:30 PM


Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 22148824)
What kind of hair spray did you use? I've always used AquaNet and never had a problem. I've been told that cheaper hair sprays were more effective and AquaNet was the cheapest I could find.

That said, I'm wondering why hair spray didn't work for you. My suspicion is that you have some other unusual problem affecting your grips.

Aqua Net. Not sure why it didn't work.

I also like the spray paint solution.

Also considered the motorcycle grip glue.

Because i'm lazy, I tried some rando glue in my junk drawer that seems to be a cross between contact cement and super glue.
I'll report back after a few rides to see if it holds.

Thanks for the input guys!


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