How to repair shoes with Super T CA Glue and NCF Quick
Expertise and pictures provided by Jim Foley of Dahlonega Shoe Repair
Satellite City adhesives used in this guide
Super T medium gap-filling CA glueNCF Quick accelerator
Satellite City Super T medium gap-filling CA glue and NCF Quick accelerator are great for quickly and effectively making many common shoe repairs. Often, a repair that would take hours using conventional methods can be completed while the customer waits, which saves time and gets you paid faster. Below are demonstrations of some key repairs which benefit from the use of Super T instant glue and NCF Quick accelerator, but don’t be afraid to try other applications!
Separated Soles
In this photo the cobbler shows a sole which is loose from the upper of a vinyl sandal. Satellite City instant glues work wonders on all vinyl repairs.
A small amount of Super T CA glue is applied evenly to the loose part of the sole.
After getting the positioning just right, spring clamps hold the sole and the upper together. A light mist of the NCF Quick accelerator will cause the CA glue to cure in a few seconds, and the sandal can be worn out of the store.
Here the cobbler applies the Super T CA glue evenly on a separated sole.
The cobbler uses Super T instant glue on the cellular structure to ensure a great bond when it is pressed back onto the shoe
He presses the sole back to the upper, holding it in place and spraying the NCF Quick accelerator as he goes around the sole. Once sprayed, adhesion is instant. Avoid getting CA glue on your fingers.
Here is the completed project. Once reattached, the customer can wear the sandal right out of the store with no wait time. The bond is waterproof.
Bonding Nylon Webbing with Super T CA glue
Here the cobbler shows a piece of nylon webbing. Super T instant glue welds the nylon together and is better than stitching! The Super T is spread evenly on the piece to ensure a solid bond.
After applying Super T CA glue, the cobbler sprays the piece with NCF Quick accelerator to accelerate the bond.
This nylon is now bonded and will not come apart. You can do this with any nylon or vinyl repair!
Raising the height of a heel block
Here the technician shows a shoe with a plastic heel block. Super T instant glue and NCF Quick accelerator can be used to quickly raise the height of a heel block. First, cut the heel stock to fit
Apply the Super T around the heel block
Apply the accelerator to the heel stock
Place the shoe onto the heel stock and press firmly with your hand and the weight of your body for fifteen seconds or so. Then trim the stock, and it is ready to be given back to the customer. The whole procedure takes a few minutes with no nailing required, and the customer can wear it right out of the store.
Re-heeling
Here the cobbler shows a man’s shoe which he will re-heel. Using traditional methods, the shoe would take all night to set up. With Super T instant glue and NCF Quick accelerator, however, it only takes about twenty-five minutes to repair and send back out.First, apply the Super T CA glue to the heel area, making sure to get it around all of the cells.
Spray the new heel with NCF Quick and place it on the old heel.
Put it on the press for about one minute, release, and trim. It can be worn out as soon as you are done.
Sealing holes for buckle keepers
Here the cobbler prepares a piece of elastic to put a buckle keeper through using an awl to make a small hole
Use a very small amount of Super T CA glue around the awl and spray with NCF Quick accelerator.
Pull out the awl. You now have a sealed hole that won’t rip or run the elastic.
Set the buckle in the elastic and complete your repair.
Satellite City adhesives used in this guide
Super T medium gap-filling CA glueNCF Quick accelerator
Jim Foley has been repairing shoes for 51 years. You can find him at Dahlonega Shoe Repair