Label Repair

[jordan_hillman]

Just picked this bad boy up for a really good price



But unfortunately the label is pretty beat up





Any advice/techniques on how I could repair/re-glue the label, or am I better off buying a replacement or custom label??

[xelement5x]

I use clear glue from Elmers to restick labels that are separating.  I've only done it on Nintendo stuff, but I'd think it would work okay here as well.  You'd just need something to hold the label up in place while it dries.  And with all glue, remember that "a dot does a lot"!

[ClodBuster]

You should give clear Shoe Goo a try. I'm using it for re-applying lifted R/C car PVC/Vinyl decals on Polycarbonate (Lexan) and Polystyrene (ABS/PS) bodyshells. Also used by my better half for her cosplay costumes and weapons.

That stuff sticks like no other and maintains a good flexible bond without making the material brittle (unlike super glue / CA glue).

Beforehand, you should test any glue on a generic cd case with a generic label.

[Gogan]

Sparky makes labels. He's a member here. They're pretty much exact replicas. Search for em here, they're awesome.

[xelement5x]

You should give clear Shoe Goo a try. I'm using it for re-applying lifted R/C car PVC/Vinyl decals on Polycarbonate (Lexan) and Polystyrene (ABS/PS) bodyshells. Also used by my better half for her cosplay costumes and weapons.

That stuff sticks like no other and maintains a good flexible bond without making the material brittle (unlike super glue / CA glue).

Beforehand, you should test any glue on a generic cd case with a generic label.

Interesting, I've never heard of this stuff, it seems pretty hardcore though. 

[jordan_hillman]

You should give clear Shoe Goo a try. I'm using it for re-applying lifted R/C car PVC/Vinyl decals on Polycarbonate (Lexan) and Polystyrene (ABS/PS) bodyshells. Also used by my better half for her cosplay costumes and weapons.

That stuff sticks like no other and maintains a good flexible bond without making the material brittle (unlike super glue / CA glue).

Beforehand, you should test any glue on a generic cd case with a generic label.

Oh wow! I'll definitely give this a try. Thanks for the tip!

[jordan_hillman]

Sparky makes labels. He's a member here. They're pretty much exact replicas. Search for em here, they're awesome.

Oh awesome! I need a custom label for Order of the Griffon so I'll definitely PM him. Thanks for the info!

[Nec.Game.head]

Nice, good to know more ways to fix this problem we all at some point have to deal with. In the past I have personally used Dap brand contact cement to fix the peeling label's of my TG16 Hu Card cases and MVS carts. It gets the job done for sure but once you stick those lables back on their staying so make sure to do it properly at first go.

[xelement5x]

Nice, good to know more ways to fix this problem we all at some point have to deal with. In the past I have personally used Dap brand contact cement to fix the peeling label's of my TG16 Hu Card cases and MVS carts. It gets the job done for sure but once you stick those lables back on their staying so make sure to do it properly at first go.

Yeah, that's why I prefer basic glue.  If I putz it up a bit I can reposition until it cures a bit more.