Litho overlays

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Litho overlays

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What is the best way to attach litho overlays to aluminium?

I'm inclined to use canopy glue which should attach anything plastic to almost anything but open to suggestions; although I would avoid 2 part epoxy as I can never work out how much I need!!!
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Sorry to appears dim but what are they?
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Basically printed thin perspex or similar plastic as in pic.
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Said I was dim. I’ve used similar but they were self adhesive.
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I know the type you mean but these ones are a bit thicker - possibly two or three times thicker than ones I've used before, so positioning will be fun!
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Do you know what make they are, might be worth contacting them to see what they suggest.
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No. They were seen in a "other items" listing on ebay and I rather liked them. No make on overlays either. I guess they are either special printings or some years out of production - though dimensions seem pretty spot on.
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