Andrew Bassett Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am replacing the flaky side of a reflector board with diffused bounce material but I don't know what glue I should use. I tried gorilla glue but it foams too much and created lots of bubbles. Any suggestions would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted July 24, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted July 24, 2008 I would just use regular 3M spray adhesive. It's very sticky if you follow their directions for the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rakoczy Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 When I used to re-skin with Silver Leaf, we would use Shellac.. let it dry to a tacky state then skin one careful sheet at a time. I have no clue what you skinning yours with(?).. or if any type of 'glue' will prevent you from getting it back to original working order. What are you using and why is it better than Silver Leaf for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bassett Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I am not using silver leaf because this reflector gets used and abused by students and the silver leaf flakes off too easily. 3M glue is not strong enough to do the job. I will look into shallac. The material I am using is a diffused silver bounce that comes in a bulk roll from LEE Filters. Thanks for the responding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rakoczy Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I doubt Shellac will work for you. It is great for micro thin sheets of Silver Leaf... but for a solid piece/ gel, held in place.. you are probably looking at a glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salzmann Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Super high tack double sided tape works nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted July 25, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted July 25, 2008 If you want the bottom line in strength, use contact cement. You apply it to both surfaces and let it dry. Once those surfaces touch, they won't move again (seriously, there is no repositioning with this stuff) You put micarta countertops down with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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