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Laminate glue failure?? - goaliedad - 03-10-2018

A while ago I did a small laminate glue up. I used solvent based glue and it has had a failure- a bubble that is too large to iron down. We have been able to work some loose, but I need to release more so I can re- glue it.

In a different thread some one said lacquer thinner will release the contact cement

Any thoughts?
FWIW I think it was too cold when I did the original glue up


RE: Laminate glue failure?? - woodhead - 03-10-2018

Heat the edge to open and then use the Lacquer thinner.  You may not have success and be forced to relaminate.


Al


RE: Laminate glue failure?? - JTTHECLOCKMAN - 03-10-2018

Did you try the hot needle trick to allow the air to escape from under it. Just a needle hole is usually enough to let the air out.


RE: Laminate glue failure?? - goaliedad - 03-11-2018

I think I got lucky- I was able to release the laminate with just a high power heat gun, and then used a j-roller to work it down. So far it looks like it is fixed. I will feel better in a day or two.