Activator for two-dinghy adhesive

[Mickeyrouse]

I’m in the process of a repair job on my Hypalon inflatable dinghy. I bought a two-part adhesive from a regional dinghy sales and repair shop. It is unbranded, though the label says French-made. It appears similar to Polymarine and other two part adhesives, but the instructions are a little different, meaning the open air cure time is substantially shorter. The vendor cautioned me that if an area gets too dry in the application process, the un-attached area should be re-activated with toluene. Toluene is only locally available in one gallon containers, much more than I can imagine using. Besides I’m not too crazy about using toluene because of the health exposure and flammability issues. I can get 1 qt. toluene/toluol online, but the freight is prohibitive.
So- does anyone have any idea if something like xylene or acetone will work to re-activate this glue on the slightly dry areas before attachment?

[tkeithlu]

No on acetone.

Xylene is similar to tolulene, but with two methyl groups rather than one. Remember that it has many of the same toxicity issues as tolulene. Give it a try.

The Admiral/chemist has spoken......

[Mickeyrouse]

I have determined that my adhesive is Nautic.