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Best method of attaching works/name plates on a hot Mamod...

Post by Spule 4 » Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:37 am

What is the best way to attach works and name plates to a Mamod since the body work gets hot from the pot boiler and/or fires.

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Post by Superbiker_uk » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:13 am

I have had some good results with heavy duty double sided sticky foam pads. The ones that Sellotape make I have been found to be the best. The actual spec sheet for them says that they withstand temps from -40 °C to +80 °C. You used to be able to buy them in black but they only make them in white now. Not sure if you can find something similar in the US?
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Post by Chris Cairns » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:51 am

I use double sided carpet tape which seems to work. However just make sure you do not touch/handle the name plate whilst the loco is hot or the name plate will move and come off the tape.

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