Fixing peeling labels on carts

Discussion in 'Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation' started by Bramsworth, Mar 17, 2010.

  1. Bramsworth

    Bramsworth Well Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2007
    Messages:
    1,746
    Likes Received:
    359
    I've got a few Genesis carts that have the labels peeling off. I was considering just rubbing some glue on the back of the label and then trying to stick it back on to the cart, but I'm not sure of any effects that may cause, like if it will leave some sort of undesirable stain that looks like it's seeping through the back or something. Would ordinary glue be fine, or not?
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2010
  2. ASSEMbler

    ASSEMbler Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2004
    Messages:
    19,394
    Likes Received:
    995
    I would advise you leave them as is until we can figure if it's a thermal glue or organic glue you can use steam to rewet.

    Can you take some pics on macro mode?
     
  3. Bramsworth

    Bramsworth Well Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2007
    Messages:
    1,746
    Likes Received:
    359
    Only got a shitty cellphone, so no chance of any high-res pics, assuming that's what you mean by macro mode.
     
  4. randyrandall

    randyrandall Guest

    Macro is close up. Some phones with autofocus have a macro mode =)
     
  5. Cyantist

    Cyantist Site Supporter 2012,2013,2014,2015

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2008
    Messages:
    4,158
    Likes Received:
    20
    Pictures definately needed. Will be able to identify if they will restick if heated with a hairdryer.
     
  6. Bramsworth

    Bramsworth Well Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2007
    Messages:
    1,746
    Likes Received:
    359
    Can't find any macromode on my cell. I'm completely lost on what there is to see, since I'd think all there is to see is a label :p By chance are there any websites that might show what it is you're looking for? Maybe I can go off of that to figure out what type of label it is.
     
  7. emu_kidid

    emu_kidid Enthusiastic Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2008
    Messages:
    524
    Likes Received:
    23
    I think they want to see the condition of the label. i.e. has it become worn around the corners and has grit and dirt accumulated underneath? If so, it may not be a good candidate for a simple re-heat, etc.
     
    Last edited: Mar 18, 2010
  8. Bramsworth

    Bramsworth Well Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2007
    Messages:
    1,746
    Likes Received:
    359
    The part that's coming off is at the very top of the cart. Not easy to really get a shot underneath it since not so much of the label reaches up there. It does have a little bit of dust on it, but not much.
     
sonicdude10
Draft saved Draft deleted
Insert every image as a...
  1.  0%

Share This Page