Securing old rear labels

[DavidDru]

Anybody have good advice on how to best preserve the old labels on the back of our AR's?  Mine are frayed and coming up.  Glue them?

 

[mike tarelli]

I gave up the fight! Took them off and laminated them. Back on with blue tack.

[owlsplace]

The "Classic-era" labels don't usually come off in one piece except for the Euro-models.

I stabilized one pair with clear shellac. If I can get to it later I may post an image.

Roger

[JKent]

Aleene's Tacky Glue.glue but thinned with water.

Glue down the edges and coat the label with the same

[stan461]

I use a thin layer of wall-paper (sanitas) paste on the back of the label wherever it's detaching.

Never tried applying it on the face of the label.

So far it has worked very well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[tysontom]

Try contact cement.  Gently pull back the label where it is coming loose, being careful not to tear the label.  I use the old DAP Weldwood "original" contact cement (this is not the water-based version), and I use a small paint brush and carefully apply a small amount the cement to both the wood side and the back of the label.  Be careful not to let it get too far beyond the edges, but it can be cleaned with acetone or lacquer thinner if you get the original version.    This used to be available in small glass bottles with a brush attached to the cap. 

Once applied to both sides, give it a few minutes to begin to set (usually around 3-5 minutes or so), and then press the label back on the plywood.  I have used this for many years, and it works great.  This will hold indefinitely and will not damage the label.  An alternate is rubber cement, but this will not bond as well.

--Tom Tyson

[DavidDru]

Thanks guys.  The recommendations paint me a picture.

[owlsplace]

6 hours ago, tysontom said:

Try contact cement.  Gently pull back the label where it is coming loose, being careful not to tear the label.  I use the old DAP Weldwood "original" contact cement (this is not the water-based version), and I use a small paint brush and carefully apply a small amount the cement to both the wood side and the back of the label.  Be careful not to let it get too far beyond the edges, but it can be cleaned with acetone or lacquer thinner if you get the original version.    This used to be available in small glass bottles with a brush attached to the cap. 

Once applied to both sides, give it a few minutes to begin to set (usually around 3-5 minutes or so), and then press the label back on the plywood.  I have used this for many years, and it works great.  This will hold indefinitely and will not damage the label.  An alternate is rubber cement, but this will not bond as well.

--Tom Tyson

Tom,

That's a good idea, but the Weldwood gets super-tough after awhile. If you ever did want to "try" to get the label off I don't think you would have a prayer -- maybe that is a good thing.

I bought some Elmer's acid-free contact cement at the supermarket the other day for a camera project that may be of use here. I'll have to try it before recommending though

Roger