In this episode, using adhesive rubber to reduce pedestrian injuries, and reminiscing about model building with antiquated polystyrene plastic cements.
An advice podcast about glues and adhesives. From the producers of Ask Mr. Biggs.
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Episode 013 Show Notes:
In this episode…
- Biggs admits to taking copious amounts of over-the-counter Benadryl but says it will not impact the podcast.
- Dosage amounts are often on the conservative side.
- It’s not Roger’s duty to introduce the Breaking News segment.
- Stick It is a podcast about glues and adhesives (and sometimes sealants and tape).
- Discuss a BREAKING NEWS item out of Mountain View, California, U.S.A., where Google has patented an adhesive coating which would glue a pedestrian to the hood of a self-driving vehicle to prevent injuries in a collision.
– A moist washcloth along with a stroke on the back of the neck can work wonders.
– Ridiculous patents are ridiculous.
– Drawing can help make a point.
– Bing searching can yield quick results on tape.
– Roger suggests doing product reviews.
- Roger opts to take the lead in opening the mail sack.
- Roger tries not to chew gum while recording the podcast.
- Grab the mail sack and answer a listener’s email about a possible deal on a full box of Revell model glue, a.k.a. “The good stuff.”
– Nail polish remover can help remove model glue from fingertips.
– Emails should not be about financial schemes.
– Adhesive formulations have changed the model-making experience.
- Biggs has lost interest in the podcast and would like to lie down.
Products featured in Episode 013 were:
– 3M VHB Tape (Dream, design and deliver with 3M VHB Tape RP25! It is a gray, 0.025 in. (0.6 mm), multi-purpose acrylic adhesive with a conformable foam core. It can replace rivets, welds and screws. The fast and easy to use 
permanent bonding method provides good strength and durability. It offers design flexibility with its viscoelasticity and can bond to a variety of surfaces even at lower temperatures. 3M VHB Tape consists of a durable acrylic adhesive with viscoelastic properties. This provides an extraordinarily strong double sided foam tape that adheres to a broad range of substrates, including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composites, plastics, acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS and painted or sealed wood and concrete. These bonding tapes provide excellent shear strength, conformability, surface adhesion and temperature resistance. They are commonly used in applications across a variety of markets including transportation, appliance, electronics, construction, sign and display and general industrial. Reliably bonds a variety of materials with strength and speed for permanent applications. Internet think tanks would be wise to utilize this product rather than investing in internal research and development of adhesives.)
3M VHB Tape RP25 Amazon affiliate link:
3M VHB Tape RP25 12 in width x 5 yd length (1 Roll)
– Flex Tape (Flex Tape® is a super strong, rubberized, waterproof tape that can patch, bond, seal and repair virtually everything. Flex Tape® grips on tight and bonds instantly. So easy to use for any emergency! And it’s so strong, it even 
works underwater. Flex Tapes bond will increase with time and pressure. USE ON: PVC, acrylic, metal, steel, copper, aluminum, wood, ceramic, porcelain, tile, glass, rubber, fiberglass, stucco, plaster, stone, cement, concrete, dry wall, EPDM roofs, some plastics, fabrics, vinyl and so much more! Comes in Black or White for all your needs! EXCELLENT FOR: Roof leaks, gutters, down spouts, boats, kayaks, personal water crafts, canoes, outdoor equipment, mobile homes, RVs & campers, PVC & plumbing pipes, sprinkler systems, pools and spas, windows, doors, walls, seams, vents, air ducts, HVAC s creates a super strong, waterproof seal, DIY projects and so much more! Cheaper than the cost of filing most patents, Flex Tape can be used to make sticky lederhosen chaps of rubberized adhesive material for attenuation of pedestrian impact, preventing injury.)
Flex Tape Amazon affiliate link:
Flex Tape Rubberized Waterproof Tape, 4″ x 5′, Clear