Decal adhesive.

[U.Toadifact]

One of my decals on my Swift Select 122 is starting to lift at a corner. What is the best adhesive to use to re-fix?

 

[PP Bear]

My neighbour would say a 6 inch nail, it’s his answer to everything, including sticking down his decals.

Try reheating with a hairdryer and see if it’ll restick again. Don’t think I’d use a glue, rather I’d trim the end off to where is firmly sticking first, but careful not to cut into the paint.

 

[U.Toadifact]

Thanks. I'll give it a go.

 

[Lazyboy]

I would go to a local commercial vehicle singwriter and ask those guys to remove and refit a new decal. I think it will be difficult to "restick" without it being obvious.

 

[U.Toadifact]

Wow, that does seem a sledgehammer to crack a nut! No offence intended. It is only a corner of a stripe which has lifted so I reckon a DIY solution is in order.

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[Stealaway]

Why not just trim the decal back to a sticky bit. Who would notice?

 

[U.Toadifact]

Me!
I've just cleaned the old adhesive off the bodywork and reverse of the decal then used a contact adhesive. It looks perfect. Only time will tell if it lasts.

 

[wiljoy]

I've been manufacturing and fitting vinyl signwriting for over 40 years. The only way to properly sort this matter is to remove it and refit with new premium vinyl. If a breakdown of the adhesive has occurred it will slowly spread over the complete graphic. Find a local (well established) manufacturer and specify a long life CAST vinyl.
Leisure vehicle manufacturers are notorious for fitting real crap as cheap as possible. In the first years of Compass they always specified long lasting vinyl. Now it's only a matter of nice looking graphics to help attract a buyer but they are of atrocious quality.

 

[wiljoy]

Me!
I've just cleaned the old adhesive off the bodywork and reverse of the decal then used a contact adhesive. It looks perfect. Only time will tell if it lasts.

My god that's brave. Good luck.

 

[Wabs]

I would be a bit worried useing a contact adhesive on a gel coat,,but I hope it works for you

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[U.Toadifact]

That method worked well when an engine mount came loose last week.






Only kidding

 

[Wabs]