Graphics reattachment

[Kevin B]

I am getting a bike rideable. No full restoration or anything. Has anyone found an adhesive for reattaching the edges of printed on clear graphics like these?

 

[RustySprockets]

I was going to suggest 3M Super 77, but I'm not so sure it will dry completely colorless. One of the only adhesives I can think of that will dry absolutely crystal clear is that stuff used to fix windshield chips. It cures under UV light.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'm familiar with the 3M spray, used it in graphic design projects when I was in that field. It's extremely sticky stuff, if you use it, I would recommend spraying elsewhere and applying with a brush, or some really good masking. The overspray would be a bad mess.
I looked into it, found some information...
"The photo-safe spray formula is easy to dispense and apply directly onto surfaces and materials where needed, with no soak-in or yellowing over time."
However, that was from the cylinder spray* page, no mention of yellowing on the aerosol can page. Although none of my opaque paper projects have yellowed with age (at least twenty years old), I can't guarantee it wouldn't show under a clear decal. I might be overthinking this, it says "dries quickly and clear" right on the can...

https://www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/p/d/b40071862/

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/v000169043/

*HOLY COW YOU CAN GET SUPER 77 IN A 30 POUND CAN?!!

 

[Kevin B]

Thanks guys. Matt I have l wonder if I could transfer it quickly with a small brush?

 

[One-eyed Sailor]

Back in my photo lab days we used 77 to mount large prints to gator board. It sticks very well but it's not without some 'thickness'.

 

[Kevin B]

Back in my photo lab days we used 77 to mount large prints to gator board. It sticks very well but it's not without some 'thickness'.

Thanks. BTW, when you started posting I had never heard of the term one eyed sailor before. I googled it and learned it was what is in your Avatar now. My mom made them and called them eggs in a hat.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Matt I have l wonder if I could transfer it quickly with a small brush?

Good question, it's really sticky. I've done it with a different aerosol glue, but can't remember what I used to transfer. Maybe something more solid, like a popsicle stick?