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Larry Robertson

 

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Denver, Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 16 Mar 2015 9:03 pm    
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The front panel of mica has come totally loose (falling off) on my Carter U12. What is the best adhesive to re-attach it and the 2 pieces of aluminum trim? Thanks, Larry
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Lane Gray


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Topeka, KS
Post  Posted 17 Mar 2015 2:29 am    
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Contact cement. Don't get the green can.
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Chris Sattler

 

From:
Hunter Valley, Australia
Post  Posted 17 Mar 2015 4:18 am    
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I agree, contact adhesive. Follow directions carefully on the can. Don't rush it. You only get one shot. It is a one-way trip.
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Jack Strayhorn

 

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Winston-Salem, NC
Post  Posted 17 Mar 2015 8:05 am    
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At Emmons we used Formica brand contact cement for the front panel and inlay only.
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Gary L Reed

 

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Castle Rock, CO
Post  Posted 17 Mar 2015 8:57 am    
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Larry, if you didn't play it so hard and fast, the parts might not vibrate off!!
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Larry Robertson

 

From:
Denver, Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 17 Mar 2015 9:24 am    
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Gary-HaHa! Actually it did not vibrate off, the steel got so hot from my playing that it melted the glue! (I wish!) Thanks to you other guys for the feedback. I've used contact cement on many projects, so I guess I'll go with that unless I find something better.
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Dan Robinson


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Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 19 Mar 2015 6:21 pm    
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Larry

Have you got that glued on yet?

I'd be glad to borrow that Fessy U12 with the Alumitone PU if you need to clear some space to work on it.

Dan
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Eric Philippsen


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Central Florida USA
Post  Posted 20 Mar 2015 5:12 am    
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I like contact cement for a lot of applications, including mica. But, as mentioned, you have to be careful. You only get one chance to put the two pieces together because once they touch each other they are set and aren't coming apart.
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