redwatch Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi Guys, In the process of doing some upgrades to my 1680 and I need to install a DW overlay. db2 mentioned using 10 minute epoxy so that you have some time to adjust it and center it. My concern is will the epoxy discolor or ruin the paper overlay in any way? Is there any tutorials or top tips on how to install the overlay? Did a quick search that came up empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I use GS cement but i have used clear nail varnish in the past, you only need a couple of dabs to hold it. Any slow drying glue will do the job. what paper overly do you have? i would sugest testing it on a similar bit of paper first, all the overlays i have seen and used have been metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Paper? Like Fxr said, most I have seen were waterslide decals (or decal) that you peel and apply to a steel overlay, then glue the overlay to the existing DW. ? If it is truely just paper, and you wish to apply to an existing DW, Rubber Cement or childrens Glu-Sticks might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I thought it was a decal/sticker when I first got it, but it appears to be thicker paper. Doesn't appear to pull apart like a sticker would. Glu-stick is an interesting idea. They don't dry right away and definitely wouldn't cause any problems with the paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Also, does it make more sense to completely remove the Date Wheel from the movement to install the new overlay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 if you are careful there is no reason to, you need to be able to put the overlay on fit the dial loosely and then quick change the date through 31 days to check it all lines up and also reposition before the glue drys, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I used a metal overlay - that's why I used the Epoxy. If you are using a paper one, the GS isn't a bad idea (or maybe some plastic model glue). You just want something that doesn't harden up instantly like SuperGlue, give yourself some adjusting time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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