How do you get Durasurf sidewalls to bond?

[RYM Experimentals]

Im trying using some durasurf sidewall material and I have tried every glue I can find (including epoxy) to get it to bind to the core but it just peels right off. What is the trick? Does it need to be flamed first before gluing?

[twizzstyle]

Yes you need to flame before bonding. Even then it's tough to get a good bond. Do some searching, you'll find everyone has this issue.

I flame all plastics before bonding.

[RYM Experimentals]

Thanks, Ill give it a try. Ive been using foam PVC or wood for my sidewalls so far because they are easy to bond together. The foam PVC is a great material to work with and very water resistant but it isn't that strong and gets damaged easy especially in the lift line when everyone is jockeying for position and your tips get whacked.

[vinman]

I make a full 10.5" stick of sidewall by epoxying the factory abraded and flamed side to ~5-6mm thick hardwood panel. I reflame it and use my press and heaters to bond it. Works great. Zero bonding issues for me this way.

For any cut edges from ripping my sidewall plank into strips, abrade with 80 grit and flame.

Research how to properly flame plastics for bonding and how to test if you've done a good job. You'll learn a lot and your product will be better.

Oh, and the search function would have found all of this info had you looked.