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Re-glueing an NES cart label Any good way to do this?

Jul 16, 2012 at 11:37:13 AM

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I have a Legend of Zelda gold cart that I picked up at another yard sale, but the top part of the sticker has come up from the cart and is encrusted with dirt/debris. Is there any good way of cleaning that back part of the sticker and reglueing it?

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Jul 16, 2012 at 11:53:56 AM

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Depending on how much and type of debris , I usually use a dry sponge to wipe the dirt/debris off the back of the label. [If need be, I will slightly wet the sponge to remove whatever I couldnt get off with the dry sponge. It's very important to let the back/label dry completely, if you needed to use the damp sponge, before trying to reglue with either method mentioned below.]

Then I always try to use a blow dryer to heat the original glue to make it tacky again. I have had much luck getting the original glue to work as long as you remove all/majority of the debris from the back of the label. If the original glue doesn't hold, then I use the pink glue stick, as it does not bleed through like super glue seems to do whenever I try it.

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Jul 16, 2012 at 12:03:39 PM

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Is the pink glue stick something that is widely available, like at walmart or something? What brand is it?

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Jul 16, 2012 at 12:58:16 PM

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I posed this question in a thread a while back. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=8&...

It seemed to be the consensus among most NA'ers was either using a glue stick or some "school" (or craft) glue.

I personally ended up using some regular craft glue on a few of my carts labels that were peeling. The glue still seems to be holding well enough, and I the labels weren't discoloured from the glue, so I'd give that a try.

Edited: 07/16/2012 at 01:01 PM by Sneak

Jul 16, 2012 at 1:10:46 PM

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You went with the liquid glue (Elmers?) and not the glue stick?

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Jul 16, 2012 at 2:34:19 PM

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Just the normal glue stick kids use in school. I use the pink colored ones, but there are clearish/whitish ones, too.

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Jul 16, 2012 at 2:42:18 PM

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What about rubber cement? I've never tried it but it seems like it'd work.

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Jul 16, 2012 at 2:45:51 PM

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I read somewhere that the rubber cement method was less than satisfactory to the one who used it. I'll try the glue stick. Thanks Mr. Jason!

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Jul 16, 2012 at 3:11:43 PM

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I've done it with regular glue before. Just cleaned it off (any dirt), put a little bit of glue, and then put it in a spot to hold it together for about a day (like between two books or something). It's always worked fine for me and turned out presentable.

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Jul 16, 2012 at 3:12:43 PM

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In regard to glueing it back down: I use permanent spray mount to stick my labels to my carts. This is, basically, super glue in a can.

If you was only repairing a fine area you would need to mask off the rest of the cart as obviously you're spraying glue, but this way you would get a very fine and equal layer of glue on the surface of the cart.

I guess it depends how much of the label has come up as to whether it's worth using spray mount.

I use one of this brand, when it's the entire label that needs glueing:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NJZXHS/ref=asc_df_B000NJZXHS8...

Jul 16, 2012 at 4:03:55 PM

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No problem.

I rarely have to use the glue stick as I can about 95% of the time get the original glue to become tacky enough using a blow dryer. I prefer to do it this way. I would suggest try the different methods with dupe carts and see which method you prefer.

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Edited: 07/16/2012 at 04:04 PM by dewisp02

Jul 16, 2012 at 5:19:49 PM

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I would stay away from the stronger glues. They may look fine now, but they might eat their way through within a few years.

Jul 16, 2012 at 6:28:48 PM

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I used Elmers no-wrinkle rubber cement and a toothpick to get it underneath the label.

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