[Collins] 75S panel overlay repair

[Bill]

"Rubber Cement"
Bill


On 9/30/2014 4:40 PM, Bill wrote:
> Pliobond is available at most hardware stores. I'd probably just use 
> runner cement applying it with a toothpick to both parts and letting 
> it dry. Then press it together...
> Bill W2CQ
>
>
> On 9/30/2014 4:24 PM, Glen Zook via Collins wrote:
>> The original adhesive was "Pylobond".
>>
>> Motorola, Collins, and a number of other companies used it.  It is 
>> still manufactured.  However, I don't know just where to obtain the 
>> adhesive and in what quantities.
>>
>> When I owned the Motorola reconditioned equipment for the south 
>> central United States, Pylobond was available in small tubes, similar 
>> to what "super glue" comes in these days.  It is dark brown in color, 
>> and has an unpleasant smell.
>>   Glen, K9STH
>>
>> Website:  http://k9sth.net
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 12:56 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN 
>> <nq5t at tx.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I’m working on cleaning a very dirty 75S3B/C receiver.  i’ve 
>> discovered that the front panel overlay is peeling slightly from the 
>> left side.  It isn’t loose overall, just slightly peeling from one 
>> side.  It will press back in place, but won’t stay there.
>>
>> Any suggestions on whether it would be better to just leave well 
>> enough alone, or try to fix it?  What kind of adhesive would be the 
>> best thing to use?  I’m presuming I’m going to need to inject it 
>> somehow between the backing aluminum panel and the overlay (I think I 
>> have a needle syringe around here somewhere .. maybe .. if I can even 
>> find it).
>>
>> As a second question, the overlay is a bit dirty but free of 
>> scratches and should clean just fine.  Would it be best to wash it 
>> (mild cleaner) and leave it as is or put some carnauba wax on it, 
>> etc.?  What’s the standard approach on these things?
>>
>> Thanks … Grant NQ5T
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