Questions? Here’s a Q&A
Shufit – Glue On Shoe
-
When do I use SHUFIT – GLUE ON SHOE?
In every situation you think it is not wise to nail.
-
What shoe can I glue?
Almost all aluminum, steel, urethane and a lot of other plastic shoes.
-
Do I need special tools?
No, you trim the hoof like you always do.
-
What is the max temperature while curing?
About 75℃/167℉.
-
How long does it take to cure?
At room temperature about 3½ minutes.
-
Do I need chemicals?
No, don’t use any chemicals. If there is any doubt about the cleanness of the hoof use isopropanol.
-
How can I prepare the hoof for gluing a shoe?
The hoof must be dry and all dirt must be taken out. Cut away all loose parts. Then brush the hoof with a steelbrush.
-
What more can shufit do?
Repair cracks and nail holes. Build up some extra hoofwall. Protect a local part of the hoofwall from damaging.
-
Can I put a nail through the Glue?
Yes it is possible to nail through the glue, even after a few weeks.
Shufill – Shock-Absorber
-
When do I use SHUFILL – SHOCK-ABSORBER?
In case you need cushioning and protection of the sole or frog.
-
Does SHUFILL – SHOCK-ABSORBER stick?
No, you always need SHUPADS to keep the SHUFILL – SHOCK-ABSORBER in place.
-
How hard is SHUFILL – SHOCK-ABSORBER?
Shore A 10 is the soft one and shore 40 the hardest.
-
Is SHUFILL – SHOCK-ABSORBER toxic?
No, our silicones are free of acid and non toxic.
-
How long is the curing time?
At room temperature about 3 minutes (depending on the humidity in the air).
Shufill – Cushion
-
When do I use SHUFILL – CUSHION?
If you want to reduce the pressure on the hoofwall to create equal pressure on the sole.
-
Is SHUFILL – CUSHION getting hot?
No, while curing the temperature will rise to 45℃/113℉
-
How long is the curing time?
At room temperature about 30 seconds. At cold conditions about 45 seconds and in very hot condition about 20 seconds.
-
Why the big green mixingtip?
Proper mixing makes 50% of the performance of the product. The green mixingtip is the best mixingtip for SHUFILL – CUSHION.
-
Does it bond to the sole?
Yes it does, but GLUE-U advises a equimesh for better performance.
-
Do I need a special caulking gun?
No, as all GLUE-U products will SHUFILL – CUSHION fit in a regular silicone caulking gun.
Shufill – Hoof Packing
-
How do I mix the SHUFILL – HOOF PACKING?
You can mix it by hand. Take ½ part A and ½ part B and mix it for about 4 minutes till you feel squeezing is getting tougher.
-
Why SHUFILL – HOOF PACKING?
Because it is cheap and can be used very local on the sole.
-
How does it stay in the foot?
SHUFILL – HOOF PACKING can be used in combination with leather, plastic, urethane or other pads.
-
Is it heavy?
Just as heavy as every other filler. But if you mix styropor balls through it you reduce weight and you reduce hardness.
-
Can I mix some medicine through it?
Yes, you can. SHUFILL – HOOF PACKING accepts almost any granulate.
Shufix – Fast Set
-
When do I use SHUFIX – FAST SET?
If you want to repair a crack very fast. If you want to create foal extensions.
-
How long does it take to cure?
About 1 minute at room temperature.
-
Do I need a special caulking gun?
No, SHUFIX – FAST SET also fits in a regular caulking gun.
-
Why the big green mixingtip?
GLUE-U guarantees proper mixing only with the green mixingtip.
-
Can I nail through SHUFIX – FAST SET?
No, because of the type of material it is not possible to nail through SHUFIX – FAST SET.
-
Can I glue a shoe with SHUFIX CRACK REPAIR?
Yes you can, but SHUFIT – GLUE ON SHOE is a better product for gluing a shoe.