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side art not sticking well
« on: November 23, 2008, 03:27:41 pm »
Hey all,

I had some side art prints done from mame marquees and they look really good.  The problem is that it's getting cold in my shop and when I put them on they peeled off soon after.  Now I have some masking tape keeping the corners tight but I think I need something stronger.  Any suggestions on a good glue that won't damage the prints?
My cab is painted with acrylic.

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Re: side art not sticking well
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2008, 10:36:53 am »
I usually apply the artwork then run an iron (for cloths) over it to activate the adhesive.  Make sure you lay a t-shirt down so the hot iron doesn't come into direct contact with your artwork.

I can't take credit for this, I believe Knievel posted this tip first.
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Re: side art not sticking well
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2008, 12:27:39 pm »
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Re: side art not sticking well
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2008, 01:07:43 pm »
Sweet! Thanks you two.  Ill try both
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Re: side art not sticking well
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2008, 08:35:57 am »
Heat gun may work as well...it sounds like it's too cold for the adhesive to properly develop a hold.
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Re: side art not sticking well
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2008, 11:41:06 pm »
OK I did the iron and it worked for a day and then it started to peel so I think I need to go with the adhesive.  Crap.  I'm just worried that it will ruin the graphic or something.   I'll email mame marquees and see what they say and get back to you all.
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