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Posted: 3/30/2009 7:13:46 PM EDT

What is the best glue to use on a cracked kydex holster belt clip? I have tried Gorilla glue as well as super glue with no luck.
Thanks for the help.

Posted: 3/30/2009 7:20:28 PM EDT

[#1]

i just used expoxy from wally world––2 ton wally world special for $3

Posted: 3/30/2009 8:05:02 PM EDT

[#2]

You'll never fix a cracked belt clip for long, they flex too much. IMO it's best to park it until you get a replacement.

Posted: 3/31/2009 3:24:20 AM EDT

[#3]

Like the guy above me said, any repair is only going to once again shit on you at the most inopportune moment.

For the life of me I cannot understand why holster makers insist on making loops, hooks, and clips out of this shit. It works great for the body of the holster...but then they need to STOP. I understand it's a concession to manufacturing. Hey...we've already got this shit here, why much of the supply chain and inventory with spring steel clips and hooks or leather and flexible polymer loops.

I've got a great Sidearmor IWB that I won't use again because I am sick of replacing the Kydex J-hooks.

Posted: 3/31/2009 6:29:41 AM EDT

[#4]

I figured it might be a lost cause. Thanks for the help.

Posted: 3/31/2009 7:17:35 AM EDT

[#5]

I'd suggest talking to the holster maker to see if they'll cover it.

FWIW, any attachment that involved Kydex flexing over any great degree will ultimately fail. The ones that seem to do best are the fixed belt loops and such.

Posted: 3/31/2009 9:40:54 AM EDT

[#6]

JB Weld. Stuff works on almost everything

Posted: 3/31/2009 10:47:26 AM EDT

[#7]

I have contacted the manufacturer. When I hear from them I will post here to keep us all up to speed as to how best to repair kydex.

Posted: 3/31/2009 2:31:51 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Like the guy above me said, any repair is only going to once again shit on you at the most inopportune moment.

For the life of me I cannot understand why holster makers insist on making loops, hooks, and clips out of this shit. It works great for the body of the holster...but then they need to STOP. I understand it's a concession to manufacturing. Hey...we've already got this shit here, why much of the supply chain and inventory with spring steel clips and hooks or leather and flexible polymer loops.

I've got a great Sidearmor IWB that I won't use again because I am sick of replacing the Kydex J-hooks.

Crossbreed Super Tucks now come with steel clips.

They're easy on and easy off; and they ain't breakin' anytime soon.

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