Caution noted Larry. Don’t be splashing it around or inhaling directly. It is the solvent used in shoe goo, between 25-50% wt.

Used carefully it’s a good tool. If you don’t  want to use it to smooth out shoe goo repairs, an ice cube rubbed on the still “wet” goo will smooth things out too.

Alistair

>> On Aug 14, 2020, at 10:05 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Be cautious about your exposure to toluene.  If you need a solvent to get Goop off your fingers, acetone works well and is much less toxic.
> 
> Larry A..
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:29 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> Quick tip for goo.
>> 
>> Buy some toluene/toluol , I get it from local home hardware. Squeeze out some goo into dish, add some toluene to thin to where you like it. 
>> 
>> Can add dye at this point too.
>> 
>> Application is easier when it’s thinned slightly. If the repair is showing, lightly brushing the cured goo with toluene will smooth out any imperfections. Light hand, and patience is key.
>> 
>> Alistair 
>> 
>> > On Aug 14, 2020, at 8:13 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > 
>> > I can vouch for goop. It is good stuff but can be a little messy.
>> > 
>> > Bruce
>> > 
>> >> On Friday, August 14, 2020, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >> 
>> >> Shoe goo...
>> >> You need "Automotive Goop"
>> >> https://www.walmart.com/ip/Amazing-Goop-Eclectic-160012-Auto
>> >> motive-Goop-Contact-Adhesive-and-Sealant/21129780
>> >> 
>> >> This stuff is Amazing...
>> >> It is also Amazing that they put the same stuff in different tubes to
>> >> market it to those in the: shoe business, craft, automotive, plumbing etc.
>> >> 
>> >> Once they find out that Vanagon owners use this stuff, watch out for
>> >> "Vanagon Goop"!
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> >> Of Jim. Felder
>> >> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 8:32 AM
>> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> >> Subject: Re: Good Glue for Rubber Piece
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> Too brittle. Try shoe goo or hot glue. Use tape to mask where you don’t
>> >> want glue.
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> Best,
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> Jim
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >>> 
>> >>> On Aug 14, 2020 at 4:06 AM,  <Mark Belanger (mailto:mbelanger@gmail.com)>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>> 
>> >>> 
>> >>> 
>> >>> Greetings all,
>> >>> 
>> >>> I'm looking for recommendations for a good glue to reattach a piece of
>> >>> rubber to the front right of the driver's seat just above the track, as
>> >>> shown here:
>> >>> 
>> >>>  <https://ibb.co/MBTDNP7>
>> >>> 
>> >>> I was thinking that a cyanoacrylate, like Loctite Ultra Gel, would be
>> >> the
>> >>> right choice but wanted to make sure I got the right stuff and avoid a
>> >>> colossal mess.
>> >>> 
>> >>> 
>> >>> Thanks much,
>> >>> -MB
>> >>> --
>> >>> ________________________________________________________________________
>> >> 
>> >>> Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail.com
>> >>> 
>> >>