Best glue for nameplates on live steam.

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Simon-m
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Best glue for nameplates on live steam.

Post by Simon-m » Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:07 pm

I'm wanting to fix some nameplates to a loco & as the saddle tank gets rather hot I was wondering what is the best adhesive to use to stick the plate to the loco.

Any reccomendations?

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Re: Best glue for nameplates on live steam.

Post by big-ted » Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:21 am

Clear silicone. Resists heat extremely well, & can be removed without damaging the underlying paintwork.

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Re: Best glue for nameplates on live steam.

Post by Jimmyb » Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:42 am

As per "Big-Ted" that is what i was advised to use, and did. Apparently it make removal easy, with little or no damage, though that I have not tried.

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Re: Best glue for nameplates on live steam.

Post by TonyW » Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:53 am

Glue? No... Whatever you use will take the paint off if the plate is ever removed.

Instructions for silicone here: http://www.rhoshelyg.me.uk/MDC.html#Fitting
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