How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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I notice this seems to happen a lot with Genesis carts. Whats the best way to fix ?

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Re: How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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I use gorilla glue, but you have to be careful with it.
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Re: How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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Im not the biggest purest, most times I just use clear tape that is the length of the label. Not the classiest way to do it.
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Re: How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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I would suggest some spray adhesive. I bought some at a hobby store. But you're going to have to lift up more of the label to get it in there.
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I'd probably just carefully squeeze a bit of superglue in there. It's runny enough that it should cover the area well. Gorilla glue would work for sure, I'd be nervous about using anything that expands.
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Re: How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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I've used Elmer's a few times, never popped back up again. Gorilla is some really strong shit.
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Re: How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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I would be VERY careful about Gorilla Glue or Super Glue. Gorilla expands and has some hazardous chemicals that I'm not sure wouldn't damage the paper. Super Glue has chemicals in it that can burn/alter plastics in a negative way also, may even bleed through the paper and show discoloration via value. I think Elmer's is just fine for this... it's very safe, non-toxic and workable in small amounts. I'm not positive about success rates whether or not it's a clean lift off the plastic altogether or one that has left paper on the plastic.... experiment and see.
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t0yrobo wrote:I'd probably just carefully squeeze a bit of superglue in there. It's runny enough that it should cover the area well. Gorilla glue would work for sure, I'd be nervous about using anything that expands.
Be careful of Superglue, it might fog up your plastic from the vapors. Ask any fingerprint detective. Tube of Liquid Nails here, not contractors canister size, but the "tooth paste" squeeze tube. Applied with toothpick under label.

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Re: How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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Another vote for elmers. Cut a strip or triangle from some stiff paper or a reply card from a magazine. Put a drop of glue on the end and spread it so its thin and not a blob. Slide it in the bubbled part of the label, slide out, and push down the label. Wipe up any that squeezes out with a barely damp paper towel and you're done.
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Re: How to fix a lifted Genesis (or other) cart label?

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I'd use some general purpose glue; squirt a little into the gap, press and smooth down - it's only paper onto plastic so general purpose glue is fine. There are any good suggestions here; I am sure one of the methods will suit your needs!
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