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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