Hi Mitch.
I to am restoring a 68 Imperial convertible.
And I would like to know who restores the bronze.
Mine is in bad shape it tarnished and dirty.
Thank you.
Bob.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McDonald" <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Glueing emblems
> Dear Mitch,
>
> When I redid my bronze about 3 years ago I used a 2 stage epoxy and none
> of it has come off (in fact, I doubt if I'll ever get any of it off
> again). However, if you are only talking about gluing a corner that has
> come loose it may be difficult to apply. In cases like that I have
> bought a needle & syringe and injected some liquid epoxy up under the
> corners. The only problem with this is, you have to be ready & move
> fast because the epoxy dries quickly in the syringe, and two, you have
> to have a wet rag or a solvent close at hand to wipe up the excess. Be
> careful not to put too much under there because when you press it down
> it will squirt out around the edges and become a pain to clean up.
>
> Others may have had success with other glues, but this worked for me.
>
> Mark
>
> Mitchell McDonald wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I rarely post but I have a question. The Bronze metal trim on the
> > door pulls in my 68 has pulled loose and I am wondering what kind of
> > glue to use to glue them back. I tried contact cement but it will not
> > hold for long due to the temperature fluctuations here in Colorado.
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Mitch
> > 68 Crown 4 DHT
> > HAZE Green of course!
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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