Re: [CR]Re:how do I restick my Simplex Super LJ logo?

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Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:20:36 -0500
Subject: Re: [CR]Re:how do I restick my Simplex Super LJ logo?
From: "Elton Pope-Lance" <elton@pope-lance.com>
To: Chris Kulczycki <chris@velo-orange.com>, Doug Van Cleve <dvancleve@gmail.com>
Thread-Topic: [CR]Re:how do I restick my Simplex Super LJ logo?
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3M makes a two sided high strength tape called VHB. It is available in varying widths and thicknesses from industrial rubber and adhesive suppliers. It's fairly pricey at ~130 per roll, though.

How about gorilla glue as an alternative? I believe RBW uses it for head badges.

-Elton
> I've used the super high strength two-sided tape that's sold at auto parts
> stores for Simplex logos. Super glue might also work. I just glued a bit of
> plastic trim that came off my cell phone with it and it's very strong. Just
> clean off the old glue first.
>
> Chris
>
> Doug Van Cleve <dvancleve@gmail.com> wrote: Chris,
>
> I thought you might have some idea on this, hope you don't mind me
> forwarding it to you...
>
> Thanks, Doug
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Doug Van Cleve
> Date: Mar 3, 2008 10:37 AM
> Subject: Help: how do I restick my Simplex Super LJ logo?
> To: Classic Rendezvous
>
>
> Howdy folks.
>
> I have an NOS Simplex Super LJ triple front derailleur that has never
> been mounted. I discovered that the Simplex "badge" (just a thick
> sticker as it turns out) has come unstuck from the outer link. What
> is a safe (ie. won't ruin it) and hopefully permanent way to restick
> the logo? I will not use the derailleur at all if there's no good way
> to keep that badge where it belongs.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
> Doug Van Cleve
> Chandler, AZ USA
>
>
>
> Chris Kulczycki
> Velo Orange, LLC
> 214 West Street
> Annapolis, MD 21401 USA
>
> P, 443-949-8115 F, 443-926-0095
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