Just pulled the trigger on a square yard of Icarex. I saw where you put it on with thinned contact cement then ironed it on. I have some 3M77 spray that might work. I'm wondering if dope thinner can penetrate this stuff so I can attach it with dope the usual way? I guess I'll have fun finding out.
Motorman
Never tried the spray cement in this use, but go ahead, give it a try. But for sure, it won't work with dope.
You can use basically any contact cement (in tube) that can be diluted with nitrocellulose thinner. The biggest difference is how they react to UV light (may turn yellow in time), and how brittle they become in cold.
I don't know much about US glues, but I've heard people using Velcro adhesive, and something called UGL.
I use UHU contact cement meant for soft PVC (for patching rubber boats and such). It stays quite clear for a long time, and it also stays flexible which is important when we fly in cold weather.
I dilute it 1:1 and brush 2-3 coats, letting it dry between coats. Then iron the Icarex on.
But I only used it to cover carbon structures, with balsa you'll need to experiment a little, I guess. Maybe a coat or two of dope before the glue. L