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Re: Metal to Plastic Adhesive

To: John McEwen <mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca>
Subject: Re: Metal to Plastic Adhesive
From: Brian & Patricia LaVoie <BPLAVOIE@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sat, 31 May 1997 21:18:17 -0700
John McEwen wrote:
> 
> >Anyone have a recommendation for an adhesive to glue the plastic "MG"
> >emblem to the grill? It looks like the glue will be applied directly to
> >the printed surface of the badge, and whatever the DPO used on the last
> >badge ate right into it. Any advice is appreciated.
> >
> >Brian LaVoie
> >'74 B
> 
> Hi Brian:
> 
> I had the same problem and managed to ruin one badge.  Use silicone gasket
> goo.  It won't harm the badge and will hold it on.  It wouldn't hurt to
> roughen the surface of the badge mount where the glue will be applied to
> help the bond.  Normally, I recommend a GM product called "Plastic Emblem
> Cement" which is excellent for many purposes but it will attack the finish
> on these MG badges.
> 
> Another good possibility is to use industrial strength two-sided tape.
> This is sold by body shop supplies for mounting emblems and trim.  3M also
> makes a similar product.  It is like carpet tape but much stronger.  The
> thickness of the tape will make the emblem stand a bit proud of the mount
> but it will look ok.
> 
> John
I appreciate everyone's advice. The 'sillicone gasket goo' seems to work
fine - we'll see if I loose the badge tomorrow on the 60-mile trek to
the CT MG Club car show.
Brian
'74 B

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