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Topic: loose metal trim on formica guitar. |
chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 9 Aug 2015 1:00 pm |
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my zum (old) got dropped in the case and the metal trim is pulling apart.
what is the best type of glue to use and would you clamp it to dry?
any other tips?
thank you.
i had to restick some a long time ago but can't remember what i used.
what would bruce do? |
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Edward Rhea
From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2015 1:57 pm
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Chris, perhaps this will do it...I've NO experience with it on your particular application, but had good luck glueing the rubber-like pad back on my Volume Pedal. And yes, I'd recommend clamping it, maybe even that blue painters tape, to hold?
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2015 2:25 pm
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| Chris, the Duco cement Edward has suggested would be an approved fix. It should probably be lightly clamped for a few hours. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 9 Aug 2015 2:27 pm
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Bruce recommended contact cement. I need to reattach mine. Eventually I'll g the around to it. P
Upside to contact cement:clamping not necessary, in fact kinda silly.
Downside to contact cement:you get one shot.
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2015 4:36 pm
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Another tip when using contact cement. If you get some outside the area you're working on, don't try to clean it up immediately. Let it set a few minutes and you can lift it cleanly with duct tape.
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 9 Aug 2015 4:59 pm
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thanks yous
been putting it off til i can take it seriously. |
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 10:14 am Loose metal trim on Formica guitar
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| My 1982 Zum did the same thing. The metal strip at the top rear came loose. I used a small brush and put some contact cement on both the strip and the Formica and waited a few minutes until the contact cement dried a little and was tacky, about like masking tape. Pressed the two together, never had a problem since. |
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 10 Aug 2015 10:31 am
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I have used Loctite gel control. Basically a non drip super glue.
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Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 14 Aug 2015 8:14 am
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Not used it for a PSG, but I've applied veneer-like layers with contact cement. It's dead easy and strong. As Lane, says you only get one shot, but unless the pieces that are starting to separate are warped, you've probably already got a natural guide in pushing them back together.
Contact cement is often used in construction for putting formica laminates (and other types) over various plywoods, MDF's, etc. |
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