Numbers falling off face of clock

by Diane
(Cranberry Twp PA)



My husband went to wind our clock as he always does, (had it about 16 yrs).
All of a sudden the 1 fell off of the noon, then the 2 went, then the 1 and then the other 2.- 4 numbers!

We were quite shocked at this.

Then we bought some glue to put them back on and more fell off!
Fortunately, he managed to get the rest back up but now there are smudge marks on our face from such a delicate procedure.

We did not even know who could have helped us with this.
Is this a common problem with a clock at this age and if so any remedies suggestions as we are not sure this could happen with the rest of the numbers that have yet to fall off?

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Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sligh Clock Number 1 Fell Off NEW
by: Anonymous

My 1 fell of my Sligh clock also. It is 23 years old. I am trying elmers glue.
Sep 18, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Number fell off face of clock NEW
by: Anonymous

How can I clean the clue residue off the clock face that has smeared?? any recommendations are appreciated...
Mar 17, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		cheap glue
by: Anonymous

Had the same problem. cleaned the glue residue off the numbers and reinstalled them with scotch double back tape. (you will need to trim the tape to the contour of the numbers) that way no mess from the glue. some have been on there for years and nave not fallen off yet.

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