Well I've tried some of the suggestions to be able to glue some computer generated labels on some plastic parts bins. I sanded the plastic carefully, cleaned it with acetone and applied an Avery sticky label. No joy. Label nearly falls off. Seems kinda crazy that Global sells these things with a surface obviously designed for some label and then can't tell you what adhesive or label to use.
Still trying some of the other suggestions.
Dang....
Get something intended to stick to polyethylene. Nothing else will work. I have such labels, bought from a scientific supply house. These labels have not fallen off of anything yet.
Joe Gwinn
If they're new, they'll have a recycling symbol with the plastic type on it, what's the number?(so I don't buy the same!)
Stan
I've had good luck with a piece of clear packing tape. Overlap about 1/4" all around.
On polyethylene or polypropylene (you say acetone doesn't dissolve it), the cheapest kind of hotmelt glue works well. Put a dab on the paper and press on firmly... no need to heat up the bin.
If they're new, they'll have a recycling symbol with the plastic type on it, what's the number?(so I don't buy the same!)
Stan
No number that I could find anywhere...
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