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    Quote Originally Posted by Dundee View Post
    Holy fark I'd be looking for a quick fix or take em back

    Give them to Neckshot tell him to sort it
    They are still sweet, just a bit of maintenance so they stay sweet

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    G'day Gibo
    'Shellite' is a camping fuel used in those pressurized [pump type] camping stoves. Apparently lighter fluid is the same.
    Over here in Aust. you can buy Shellite at Bunnings Hardware Store in the painting section.
    I suppose thinners or Acetone [non-oily] may do the job equally as well.
    Cheers
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    White spirits is the same stuff I think.
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    Muzzleloaders have big balls

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    Quote Originally Posted by sambar3006 View Post
    After going to the bootmaker for years to get minor boot repairs done before they develop into something that's gonna cause dramas in the bush, I finally got onto this awesome product - McNett Freesole.
    It's an adhesive that has performed faultlessly with every task I've thrown at it - sole repair, rubber rand around the edge of boots etc.

    You may have to 'Google' it to find where you can get it and if you've got the time it's cheaper getting it from the USA [shipping included]. There's also some handing hints on how to use the product on YouTube.
    Store it in the freezer to prolong it's self-life and place in a cup of hot water when you want to use it.

    If you've used a lot of SnowSeal etc on your boots it may be an idea to clean the repair area with Shellite before glueing.
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    Sambar3006, I got my free sole and its the shiznit!!! Thanks for the advice mate my boots are sorted.
    Heaps left in the freezer for next pair too!

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    Use some contact cleaner from an electrical wholesaler cleans and leave no residue, and smells really good
    Boom, cough,cough,cough

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maca49 View Post
    Use some contact cleaner from an electrical wholesaler cleans and leave no residue, and smells really good
    Good idea, got some in the shed but done now and no issue

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    That kind of explains the glazed look on Macas face
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    That kind of explains the glazed look on Macas face
    Ha Ha yeah its not for cleaning your contact lenses maca!!!

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    Gibo - there is a boot repair place at Central Parade at Mt Maunganui that does a good job - Shane Barr I think. They have redone eyelets etc, and the repairs are better than the original.
    Everyone is entitled to their own stupid opinion

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lentil View Post
    Gibo - there is a boot repair place at Central Parade at Mt Maunganui that does a good job - Shane Barr I think. They have redone eyelets etc, and the repairs are better than the original.
    Yeah went to school with him. He is good but I find any shop ive been to dont do sole work well.
    I actually went there before buying the freesole stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    Yeah went to school with him. He is good but I find any shop ive been to dont do sole work well.
    I actually went there before buying the freesole stuff.
    does the freesole work well ?

 

 

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