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Title: Glue for decals?
Post by: Howser on April 21, 2014, 07:16 PM

Hi,
       I'm hoping someone can help me on which type of glue is best to use to stick decals back down please?    I applied the fork decals but they didn't completely stick down at the top. Won't take much to peel off so I'm looking to remove and re-apply.  The decals are diamond back so are the foil type ones.

What's the best glue to use?

Many thanks  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: Gizmo on April 21, 2014, 07:43 PM

Not got a clue ??? But if it were me be good ol super glue
Just a dab tho  :)
Is it the fork decals ? ::)

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: Howser on April 21, 2014, 07:55 PM

Thanks - I did think about superglue but having messed it up first time I'm worried in case I mess it up again but then can't get them off  :-[.   

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: BMX1973 on April 21, 2014, 08:15 PM

What about Pritt Stick  :-\

Not tried it, way around it not being to messy.

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: Howser on April 21, 2014, 09:07 PM

That's not a bad call - cheers.   I'm sure my daughter has got some and will give it a go.

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: Chapperz on April 22, 2014, 08:35 AM

Alternatively, if its not taking you could try...
PVA Glue (white stuff usually used with flat pack furniture)
Contact Adhesive (used to use it at work, think it would be ideal)

Not tried either obviously, but would think they are less agressive than superglue, i know that you would be able to peel the contact adhesive without too much damage if you needed to remove it.

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: snoopy72 on April 22, 2014, 05:55 PM

Evo stick, contact adhesive would be best, put a small amount on the sticker and a small amount on the frame , wait 10 mins then stick together.

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: Howser on April 22, 2014, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the advice guys and I'll give the contact adhesive a go. Will update the post with results once I've done it.

Many thanks.   :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: Dark Diggler on April 22, 2014, 08:29 PM

Pre cum works well

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: snoopy72 on April 22, 2014, 08:41 PM

 

Quote from: Dark Diggler on April 22, 2014, 08:29 PM

Pre cum works well

Just popped into B&Q and asked for a tube of pre cum, they said they've never heard of that make glue and never stocked it  ::) but said they would contact there supplier and give me a ring tomorrow  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Glue for decals?
Post by: deeman on April 23, 2014, 09:25 PM

I would probably be tempted to use clear nail varnish  :daumenhoch:
 :LolLolLolLol: @ Diggler!