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Racorman
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Nov 23, 2013

Rubber Step Pad Adhesive Question

The adhesive strips to my rubber step pad for the rear of the camper has deteriorated although the rubber pad itself is in excellent condition.

I'm looking for the appropriate adhesive to apply to bond the rubber with the aluminum step.

Thanks

  • Clean both surfaces with solvent to get all old sticky, oils and dirt removed. Scuff the pad on the bottom with at least 80 grit. Clean it again and thoroughly dry it.

    Apply copious amount of Marine Goop to the bottom of the pad.
    Lay pad down and add a few big bricks or other weight for 8 to 12 hours. Trim off any goop that has squished out.

    It won't be going anywhere anytime soon. :C
  • Insayn, is the marine goop the same as automotive goop, or shoe goo? I think they are about all the same stuff. I use shoe goo for so much stuff, it cracks me up.
  • Essentially the same stuff. Marine GOOP has better UV stabilizers.
    I use A LOT of the Marine GOOP for my fishing kayak hardware installs. This stuff rocks!
  • Thanks guys...... 2 tubes of Marine Goop worked great.

    Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!