Advice on gluing the bronze./Arran

[Mopar <mopar@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

        

Arran,

        

I would
gather that you have never tryed using

ammonia near vinyl or bronze..
        Ammonia will mark vinyl and will etch soft metals.. Alcohol wipes epoxy very well

        

and
leaves no marking..  However,, the best way to avoid a mess by using
a slow

        

set epoxy
is to use the PROPER material to do the job.. Why not just go to the
local

        

auto paint
store and get  TRIM ADHESIVE..... 3M has excellent products for
this.. And

        

some can
be purchased from local Menards or Home Depot.. 3M Super 77 or 
Super

        

90.. I
personally prefer 77.. Read the instructions,, easy to use....

        

        

Robb

At 01:53 PM 2/18/02 -0800, you wrote:
> Mitch;
>  Here are a few more tips for gluing these pieces back on.
> The first is to clean both surfaces thoroughly before applying the glue,
> but that's just common sense. The second is to use some strips of masking
> tape to hold the strip to the handle while the epoxy sets. The third bit
> of advice, if you do use the masking tape, is to use the 24 hour epoxy
> rather then the 5 minute type. The 24 hour epoxy is less convenient but I
> have found that it bonds things together better and is more resistand to
> heat. To clean up use household ammonia while the glue is still
> soft.
> Best Regards
> Arran Foster
> 1954 Imperial Newport