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Old 06-08-2007, 06:17 PM   #1
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"A" in Airstream is coming loose....

over the back window. Can I just use crazy glue?
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Use 3M plastic and emblem adhesive, krazy glue doesn't have any shear strength. Your A will fall off when you least expect it. This is the same reason you shouldn't use krazy glue for rear view mirrors.

on edit, that statement doesn't look right, but I'm not sure how to fix it...
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Old 06-08-2007, 08:03 PM   #3
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Watch out for falling "A"s around here
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Old 06-08-2007, 11:20 PM   #4
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Odd I've had my A kicked and chewed but it hasn't fallen off yet. Gives me something to look forward to.
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Old 06-09-2007, 06:15 AM   #5
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............Your A will fall off when you least expect it.

on edit, that statement doesn't look right, but I'm not sure how to fix it...
That would create quite an embarrasing situation, no?
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Old 06-09-2007, 06:42 AM   #6
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As in "I-R-STREAM"...??
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Old 06-09-2007, 06:54 AM   #7
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I think your "A" would be more prone to drooping than falling off. Is there any adhesive out there to rectify (possible pun intended) that ?
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Old 06-09-2007, 07:36 AM   #8
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Can you get the A off? If not, maybe drill and pop-rivet.
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Old 06-09-2007, 10:34 AM   #9
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Thank you for all of the advice; I think I will try the 3M plastic and emblem adhesive. I am trying to avoid any type of holes in the skin because somewhere I heard the whole thing (body & frame) are integral to keeping the trailer from sagging.

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