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Title: Sliding Wardrobe door latch drop offs
Post by: Fiddler on July 14, 2015, 01:32:10 pm
Has anyone figured out how to attach these door latches securely.    Double sided tape installed at the factory does not do it;  looking for an alternative and don't see too much due to restrictions presented by the mirror back attachment.
Title: Re: Sliding Wardrobe door latch drop offs
Post by: TulsaTrent on July 14, 2015, 02:15:20 pm
Double sided tape installed at the factory does not do it

Fiddler,

Mine has fallen off, too. I was going to try some 3M Super Strength Molding Tape #2.

Will let you know how it holds up.

BTW, one of the biggest problems, is that the door no longer keeps contact to turn off the light. Fortunately I discovered that the light fixture has two switches on it to turn off the light.

Trent

Title: Re: Sliding Wardrobe door latch drop offs
Post by: nitehawk on July 14, 2015, 02:23:54 pm
You might try removing any wood finish under the latch footprint and then roughing up the area. Then apply some JB Weld or a super adhesive. Let the adhesive set up & cure for a few days. Also make sure the adhesive isn't affected by heat.
Title: Re: Sliding Wardrobe door latch drop offs
Post by: Keith and Joyce on July 14, 2015, 03:25:44 pm
#1 choice would be epoxy.  #2 choice 3M Scotch 4950 VHB tape.

If they won't hold nothing will other than mechanical fasteners.


Keith