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.