Thread: Boot Repair

Originally Posted by Dundee

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

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

White spirits is the same stuff I think.

Originally Posted by sambar3006

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.
Cheers

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!

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

Originally Posted by Maca49

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

That kind of explains the glazed look on Macas face

Originally Posted by Pengy

That kind of explains the glazed look on Macas face

Ha Ha yeah its not for cleaning your contact lenses maca!!!

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.

Originally Posted by Lentil

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.

Originally Posted by Gibo

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 ?