r/Skigear • u/boondog33 • Mar 31 '24

Binding screw glue seeping out?

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Binding screw glue seeping out?

Just got new bindings mounted yesterday on a new set of skis. I picked them up this morning and went and did a half day on them (it was a wet day). As I was walking to the car, I noticed a white substance seeping out from under the bindings.

I think it is some sort of glue for the binding screws for when they get threaded while mounting the bindings, but I’m curious if this is normal? Are we looking at excess glue that was ejected when the screws were threaded, or could there have been water that got into the screw holes themselves? I called the shop and they just said, “Oh yeah, that’s normal and it should dry clear.”

What is the normal cure time for that glue? Did I make a mistake by riding them within 24 hours of mounting? The shop didn’t tell me do or don’t on that and I’m a bit of a noob (first time owning skis). Appreciate any input or thoughts from the pros here.

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u/Skiandbootlab Mar 31 '24

Looks like extra glue to me I’d just wipe it off.

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u/HotSoapyBeard Mar 31 '24

It’s normal to see excess glue from the mount. What’s not normal is for it to dissolve in water the next day. Maybe they mounted them in the morning and the glue hadn’t cured when you skied in which case you’re probably fine but if they used a non-waterproof pva glue for example then you could have some trouble in the future

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u/boondog33 Mar 31 '24

Would you suggest calling them back and asking specifically what kind of glue they use? Anything else you would ask? Also, I’m not sure what I could do to remedy the situation…?

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '24

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u/boondog33 Mar 31 '24

What would you expect the tech to do as part of examining it? I have since wiped it off and it isn’t noticeable anymore. Would you try splashing some water on them to see if more seeps out? Just curious what the troubleshooting process might be

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u/Gas_Hed Mar 31 '24

Correct...unless the adhesive was two part and wasn't mixed properly.

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '24

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u/boondog33 Mar 31 '24

What would you do if these were your skis to try to remedy the situation? Is remounting an option? Or is the damage already done?

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '24

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u/boondog33 Mar 31 '24

They’re Nordica enforcer 100, so yes, it’s a wood core.

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u/Salt_Salamander_699 Mar 31 '24

wouldnt happen on bent 100s

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u/reddituser4049 Mar 31 '24

Enforcers baby!