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03-10-2018, 12:56 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-10-2018, 12:56 PM by goaliedad.)
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
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Heat the edge to open and then use the Lacquer thinner. You may not have success and be forced to relaminate.
Al
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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.
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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.
