lawboy Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I am having a smooth PT steel grip fitted. I have some of the pre-cut 2011 grip tape. I am looking for methods to adhere the tape to the grip so it won't squirm, wrinkle or come loose. The adhesive on the tape is in no way adequate to prevent any of the above in my experience. I shoot in 100-degree heat and the glue on the tape just turns to crap. So, how are you guys getting the tape to stick and stay put?!' Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 3M spray adhesive. Spray tape, spray some in a cup, dab on the grip with a q-tip. Let dry 2-3 minutes, stick together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawboy Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 3M spray adhesive. Spray tape, spray some in a cup, dab on the grip with a q-tip. Let dry 2-3 minutes, stick together. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Dawson has a grip tape glue as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Super glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 If you have a smooth steel grip it should stick to that no problem. Just wipe the grip down with alcohol prior to fitting the tape. You could also use a heat gun on it after applying the tape. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I've never had this problem with skateboard tape. And I've shot on super humid, 100 degree days with no squirming of the tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchaas Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 second the heat gun. After applying the grip tape, press it down all over, and then heat, press, heat, press. It won't come off until you want to take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWard79 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Jessup skateboard tape is the best I've found in term of texture & adhesion. I spent a few bucks at a local skateboard shop 5 years ago and still haven't used half of the tape I purchased. If you can find a local skate shop tell them you need enough for one or two boards, not worth the time explaining it's actual purpose. It can also be purchased on-line after a quick Google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGabe Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Don't have a steel grip but put some grip tape on the polymer grip, warmed it up some then wrapped in surgical tubing and left for 5 hours or so. So far I haven't had any trouble in the last 2 years, but like I said, it is polymer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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