Attaching neoprene to a fiberglass surface

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Attaching neoprene to a fiberglass surface

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A friend's neoprene patch on his board has come loose at one end. He has a Romanosky paipo board (fiberglass/foam). What should he use for reattaching -- is epoxy recommended?
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It will work but it'll be stiff.
They are typically applied with contact cement. The good stinky stuff.
I use Barge Cement.
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1st off we NEED a pic of his paipo! Then, listen to Grumpy. ;)
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Contact cement as Uncle G suggests. Rod's idea is good as well.

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Many thanks... I have passed along the info to Terry and also requested a pic of the board. No promises on that one unless he brings it to Costa Rica in the Spring.
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Terry tells me that he and a buddy, Herb, used some spray on contact cement and it worked like a charm. He sends his hearty thanks and promises some pics once I shoot some in Costa Rica in April.
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