| With the introduction of a variety of VOC free speed | | | | only very little is used per application, so a single bottle |
| glue alternatives, some have said that the JUIC Ecolo | | | | may well last you for many years! |
| Expander II (EEII) is no longer a viable option for those | | | | I think part of the problem is also that people do not |
| looking a little more performance out of their rubber. I | | | | know how to use the EEII properly or do not fully utilize |
| don't agree and I do think the EEII has it's place, but it | | | | it's potential. The instructions provided by the |
| can't compete in terms of speed glue effect. It really | | | | manufacturer are quite brief, and there are quite a few |
| depends on what you're looking for and what you | | | | variables that that affect the performance. Not only |
| expectation are... and the trouble is... most people don't | | | | that, but the liquid is very thin, and if you're not careful it |
| know... | | | | can leak to the topsheet which does not do it any |
| For those that currently speed glue their rubbers with a | | | | good. However when used properly with a few simple |
| few layers, and looking for a VOC free alternative, I | | | | precautions, it's quite easy to apply, and can be very |
| would not recommend the EEII, as the effect is simply | | | | effective. |
| not strong enough. These people would be better off | | | | Another property of the EEII that is often overlooked is |
| looking at other VOC free alternatives, like the VOC | | | | how it can soften and loosen up a sheet, that may |
| free glue Falco Tempo Unlimited or sponge treatment | | | | otherwise be quite stiff and takes time to wear in. This |
| liquids like Falco Tempo Booster or Tibhar Clean | | | | is most common among a range of Chinese style |
| Tuning, as the effect of these really is very close to | | | | rubber. A simple EEII treatment will immediately make |
| several layers of speed glue. | | | | the sheet more responsive / dynamic. Yet another |
| However for those that perhaps use a light layer of | | | | useful property is that it makes the sheet more |
| speed glue, or have not glued before and are looking | | | | reactive to glue... although I don't know if this applies to |
| for a little extra performance of their rubber, the EEII is | | | | VOC free glues. So as a pre-treatment for a rubber |
| a very good option. It stretches the rubber quite a bit, | | | | you're going to speed glue, it is not bad option. |
| and softens the sponge by a few degrees, and it | | | | So in my opinion the EEII is still a very good product, |
| does have the feel of a lightly glued rubber. Also don't | | | | but simply not for everyone. The cost is low |
| forget that the effect of EEII is pretty much permanent | | | | compared to any other type of rubber enhancing |
| for the life of the rubber, so you treat it once, and the | | | | products, and a single little bottle is likely to last you for |
| effect remains for a few months! Not only that, but | | | | years. |
| since the liquid is very thin and spread out so easily, | | | | |