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Fab-Tac Fabric Cement

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Overview

A superior quality cement for strong splice joints. Use to cement tapes, rings and grommets to fabric cover. Available in pint, quart, or gallon sizes.

This nitrocellulose type lacquer cement is used to cement aircraft synthetic and cotton fabrics, tapes, and grommets to fabric, cement aircraft fabric to plywood and metal in airplane construction and for attaching upholstery and soundproofing to cabin interiors. It is an excellent all-purpose cement for use on model airplanes. May be added to aircraft dope to improve adhesion to synthetic fabrics (one quart of FAB-TAC to a gallon of DOPE). This smooth flowing adhesive dries in 15 minutes to a tough film with a high tensile strength. May be coated over in 1 hour. Brush coating covers 110 square feet per gallon.
   
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Specifications

  • Warning: Flammable
  • Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat and open flame. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor and prolonged and repeated contact with skin. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally. Before smoking, eating, or after using, cleanse hands thoroughly. Keep container sealed.
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Canadian W Verified Purchase

FAB-TAC FABRIC CEMENT QT

November 2, 2023

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Tom D Verified Purchase

FAB-TAC FABRIC CEMENT PINT

September 30, 2023

Good

David W Verified Purchase

FAB-TAC FABRIC CEMENT PINT

June 7, 2023

Smells great! Sticks good too.

Michael K Verified Purchase

FAB-TAC FABRIC CEMENT PINT

September 22, 2022

Great product. Quick tack. Great adhesion

George L Verified Purchase

FAB-TAC FABRIC CEMENT PINT

August 6, 2022

I though I would need about 30 brushes to apply the adhesive to cover my Flying Flea but to my surprise the hardened brush softened up just by dipping it into acetone. I am still using the original brush halfway through the cover. Very impressed with the adhesive and the smell is not too overwhelming either.

Malcolm A
June 9, 2022

Arrived earlier than expected, and was exactly what I ordered.

Robert A
November 23, 2020

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Does this Fab-Tac fabric cement work like poly brush? Can I use it to apply on finishing tapes?

This is a glue like Poly Tak, not a sealer like Poly Brush. It can be used like the Poly Tak for finishing tapes. Be aware it is not part of the Poly Fiber STC, so it can not be used if you are following the Poly Fiber STC.

Q: Is the Fab-Tac fabric cement foam safe?

Yes, this is safe to be used on foam except for styrofoam.

Q: Can you use acetone to thin Fab-Tec for application?

Yes, you can use acetone or MEK to thin this product.

Q: What are the solvents in Fab-Tac? Does it contain MEK or toluene?

It does not contain MEK or Toluene.

Q: Is there a maximum acetone mix in thinning Fab-Tac?

Per Vendor: Fabric cement is like paint, you can use as much solvent (Acetone or MEK) to diluted up to your specific Viscosity.

Q: Is it close to the same as Poly Tac as in quality? And does it thin down 50% like poly tac

It is very close to Poly Tac and can be thinned with Acetone, IPA 99 percent or Methyl Ethyl Ketone. It is not part of the Poly Fiber STC so if you are using the Poly Fiber system you would need to use Poly Tac.

Q: I need to install inspection rings on a finished wing. Will this work on a painted wing?

Per the vendor you will need to test a small area to see if Fab tac doesn't damage the paint because the Fab tac base solvent is Acetone (very strong Solvent but fast evaporating).

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