W.r.t. mounting tape, get the 3M stuff with the red "cover".
That stuff is pain to get off.  The scotch stuff is not as
sticky.  Use some alcohol-based cleaner on the surface, and
if you *really* want it to stick, lightly sand that area on
the case.

Cheers,
-Neil.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Sid Weaver
> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 9:16 AM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [OT]: Leveling surface
>
>
> In a message dated 08/09/2002 10:13:14 Eastern Daylight Time,
> listsjosh@3MTMP.COM writes:
>
>
> > Hi all. I have a few cases similar to:
> > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=39196
> > The surfaces are aluminum, but with a sort of textured surface. I would
> > like to put some stickers (decals) on these cases, but I am having
> > trouble getting things to stick to the non flat surface. Any ideas of
> > what I could do? I was thinking about getting some 5 minute epoxy,
> > spreading a thin layer on the case to even out the bumps, then pressing
> > the sticker into the epoxy. It should work, but I'm worried I won't be
> > able to contain the epoxy, it will spread wider than the sticker, and
> > then look ugly. Any other ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Josh
> >
>
> Josh, go to your drugstore and buy a roll of "Mounting Tape"
> This stuff is
> incredibly sticky and incredibly strong.  Comes in 1/2" widths,
> which is the
> size of the Avery 5667 label.  Works for me.
>
> Sid
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