How to spread thick glues? (DHS. No 15)

[tomahawk11]

I recently got some DHS. No 15 glue, and i really like how easy it is to remove from rubbers and blade (much better than the rev. 3 that i normally use).
However I am finding it really difficult to spread out evenly. What is the way to do it for these thick glues?
I am wondering if it is because of the soft sponge i used (from the rev. 3). On aliexpress it seems the dhs glue comes with really hard sponges to apply with.

 

[Zwill]

I recently got some DHS. No 15 glue, and i really like how easy it is to remove from rubbers and blade (much better than the rev. 3 that i normally use).
However I am finding it really difficult to spread out evenly. What is the way to do it for these thick glues?
I am wondering if it is because of the soft sponge i used (from the rev. 3). On aliexpress it seems the dhs glue comes with really hard sponges to apply with.

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You need to use a bit more glue and spread it fast with as few movements as possible. Especially I would start the first layer on the blade since the sponge you use to spread will suck up quite a bit of the glue.
This is the biggest problem with DHS no15, it's a bit hard to use and maybe it is a bit heavy compared to other glues. If you want something similar but a lot nicer to use then get the Sueke no2 glue. Much cheaper than DHS n15 too.

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

I've had no issues using the white sponges included with the 500ml bottle of #15

 

[BaRanchik]

You need to use a bit more glue and spread it fast with as few movements as possible. Especially I would start the first layer on the blade since the sponge you use to spread will suck up quite a bit of the glue.
This is the biggest problem with DHS no15, it's a bit hard to use and maybe it is a bit heavy compared to other glues. If you want something similar but a lot nicer to use then get the Sueke no2 glue. Much cheaper than DHS n15 too.

This Sueke does seem interesting. Is it VOC-free?

 

[Zwill]

This Sueke does seem interesting. Is it VOC-free?

Yes, it's water-based.

 

[timdm]

I soak my sponge in water first, then squeeze it so it's a bit wet but not dripping.
If you get it right, you'll be slightly watering down the glue as you're spreading it.

 

[brokenball]

I throw away glues that are too thick to spread thinly. I also have thinner for the Elmers glue but it often doesn't mix well enough to thin the rubber.
I tried Tear Mender once and didn't like so I stick to Elmers glue. I share my bottle because rarely does it run out before getting too thick.

I would rather apply two or more thin coats of glue before using a thick glue that may not spread evenly. Glue doesn't cost that much.

 

[Stella]

Use your fingers, like a world champion.

 

[bachikho]

I soak my sponge in water first, then squeeze it so it's a bit wet but not dripping.
If you get it right, you'll be slightly watering down the glue as you're spreading it.

best method

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

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Use your fingers, like a world champion.

so many old pros still use fingers (now you shared the photo, I can recall many many many people doing that lol).
but young pros all use sponges

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

I recently got some DHS. No 15 glue, and i really like how easy it is to remove from rubbers and blade (much better than the rev. 3 that i normally use).

However I am finding it really difficult to spread out evenly. What is the way to do it for these thick glues?
I am wondering if it is because of the soft sponge i used (from the rev. 3). On aliexpress it seems the dhs glue comes with really hard sponges to apply with.

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The pores on your sponge is too big, the gap in your brushing is from those pores.
find a denser sponge, and i'm sure your problem will be resolved.

PS. I once ran out of proper sponge, and I took a kitchen dish washing sponge, and it had so much pores, I had a big challenge. What I did was take a clip and clip two ends together, leaving the other end, the middle part of the sponge and I would brush with A LOT OF GLUE (wasted a lot too). I would do both up/down and side ways.
I end up just getting a lot of proper sponge, so I don't waste on glue.

 

[Zwill]

If someone wants a very thin and even application using an old debit card is pretty great. I used to do that when the water-based glues were introduced. Mainly I did it with Finezip.

 

[Pepo]

im using DHS 15 glue without problems, using dhs sponge, excesive trimmed rubber sponge, kitchen sponge or even finger.
if you work too slow u will make uneven surface - just wait a bit a remove glue with finger and apply again

 

[tomahawk11]

I tried using my fingers like recommended, and i cant believe how easy that makes it!
The only problem i have is the part on the blade near the handle, but i guess with some practice it will get easier.
Thanks for the recommendations!

 

[Atas Newton]

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Use your fingers, like a world champion.

wait a second, is that Deng Yaping? Looks fabulous for her age

 

[Stella]

wait a second, is that Deng Yaping? Looks fabulous for her age

Yes, that's her.

 

[Stella]

I tried using my fingers like recommended, and i cant believe how easy that makes it!
The only problem i have is the part on the blade near the handle, but i guess with some practice it will get easier.
Thanks for the recommendations!

Mysterious forces from the East.

 

[Fantastic_Muffin_D]

I think to me use less glue was better. I'm staying in Canada so the glue won't dry really fast, so if I overglue some of the glue get to the topsheet, I don't want that.