[Az-Geocaching] Re-Gluing the rubber trim on Garmin Vista/Legends

[Marc Tamis]

Garmin replaced my unit when that happend to mine. They say they have 
corrected the problem. The heat seems to be the issue

Brian Cluff wrote:

> bcasteel@cox.net wrote:
>
>> This should be a simple repair that can be completed at home and I am 
>> wondering if someone can make a recommendation on what brand of glue 
>> I should use to re-secure the rubber trim to the plastic housing? I’m 
>> sure someone here has already done this.
>
>
> I don't have one of these units, but i've had resonable luck with 
> similar problems by using rubber cement (Like you use on paper).
> The trick is to put a thin layer of rubber cement on both sides of the 
> surface and then let it dry without putting it together.  Once it's 
> dry THEN stick the 2 surfaces together and you will have a much 
> stronger seal than if you just put down a glob of it and pressed both 
> sides together.
> It's at least worth a try, you can easily rub it off if it doesn't 
> work like you want.
>
> Brian Cluff
> Team Snaptek
>
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