Shellac rim cement - anyone know where to get some?

[Wing_nut]

Does anyone know where I can get hold of some shellac rim cement, as used for retaining tubulars? The more modern types are not suitable for my present purpose.

 

[girofan]

Contact British Cycling or CTT. They must know of a source due to the fact that their teams particularly BC track squad must glue on their tubulars.

 

[mikeitup]

Rim Cement?

Is it some sort of Chamois creme?

 

[jasper]

Does it have to be cement? I normally use tub tape for ease.

 

[Wing_nut]

Thanks for the replies. I think that probably most riders use alternative adhesives today. I haven't managed to find any evidence in web searches of anyone selling the stuff. Might have to see if I can get the raw materials and mix my own!

 

[jasper]

This any good to you?

http://chestofbooks.com/reference/H...ulas-Recipes-Processes-Vol1/Tire-Cements.html

Seriously though, try the tubular tape. I've never had a problem with it.

 

[jasper]

This is the stuff I use:

VELOX JANTEX TUBULAR TAPE. Double sided adhesive rim tape to secure the tubulars to rims without the use of rim cement. Each roll is enough to do two wheels.

Costs £1.5-ish. I'll ask at the LBS if he has what you're after.

 

[vernon]

Thanks for the replies. I think that probably most riders use alternative adhesives today. I haven't managed to find any evidence in web searches of anyone selling the stuff. Might have to see if I can get the raw materials and mix my own!

Have a word with your local french polisher to see if you can get the shellac flakes. I think rim cement is a blend of castor oil, shellac and meths.

 

[Wing_nut]

Thanks for the further replies (and for the very interesting link, jasper!). I did try using off-the-shelf French Polish, but it didn't seem to be very adhesive - possibly too much meths and not enough Castor oil. Some flakes from a French polisher and recipe IV from the link might well do the trick.