Derby808 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi. Does anyone know what kind of glue to use to fix the metal disc back into a top hat knob from a mid 70s Les Paul. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What you need is a "contact adhesive" type product. One that is readily available and specifically designed to glue metal to plastic and rubber is automotive "weather strip adhesive". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I am not sure. I once killed transparent knobs using contact adhesive. They obviously don't stand any solvents except water. Some speed knobs broke into pieces making crackling noises after getting in touch with contact cleaner. They seem to be made of PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate), and that stuff is very sensitive. I use water-based paper adhesives for them since a long time without problems. Wood glue should be fine, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby808 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks for the speedy replies. Took fright and went with wood glue on the basis that can be fetched off if it doesn't work then i will try contact adhesive. Looks ok up to now. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thanks for the speedy replies. Took fright and went with wood glue on the basis that can be fetched off if it doesn't work then i will try contact adhesive. Looks ok up to now. Cheers I just used a dab of black silicone gasket maker the other day, worked great, not sure of any long term damage. Does anyone know what Gibson uses? Are the discs just pushed in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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