Don't mess about with glue.

I agree, there is no black paint on the bevelled part of the glass (underside) and any glue can show through this if there is seapage, as I have found out!

Stonk wrote:

Don't mess about with glue. link the stuff

That's the one! But do it right the first time or else you have to start over again😡

A very good point about the risk of seapage around the beveled edges being visible.

I gather 1mm think tape is ok? The stuff I had in mind is paper thin.

I've used the tape from that seller and it is mighty strong stuff.  Good luck.

Dave.

I finally decided to try and glue the panel in. The Loctite 480 glue is very runny so I squirted some into a small container first. Then, using a small art brush, applied this to the plastic frame. I brushed it on fairly thin so as to not have any seep out the sides when the panel is applied. I had marked each piece of the frame in pencil so I wouldn't forget as to what went where! Left it to cure overnite and the result looks good. Now to repeat the process for the top panel.

davefarr wrote:

I've used the tape from that seller and it is mighty strong stuff.  Good luck.

Dave.

The tape is darn good!

I have used the tape and confirm that it is sticky enough for the job at hand.

However, I believe that it is too thick, resulting in a glass panel that sits slightly too proud of the plastic frame. Only marginal but enough to offend my eye.

I am glad someone else has confirmed this, as that was exactly my thought when I recieved the stuff, and so proceeded to glue what was left of the old tape instead with superglue. If I were to glue again I think I would paint the lower bevel of glass to stop any small amounts of seeped glue showing through, as it did in my case. Wasn't nearly bad enough to spoil the looks mind but when known about it occasionally catches the eye!

Mind you don't get caught agreeing with me!!!

The viscosity of the glue is important as is technique.