How to glue on rear insert lettering?
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How to glue on rear insert lettering?
Hi all. I have had my letters for 2 years now. I had prepped the area well, or at least I thought- claybar and rubbing alcohol.
Anyways... I ended up peeling all of my letters off Sunday after washing.
I want to just glue them on but not sure what kind of glue will be safe. I dont want it to eat the clear coat or the paint. I have 3M primer 94 (which I wish I had used when i first applied the decal). Is there something I can use in addition to the primer 94? I have a spray adhesive but not sure if it can work safely on the car.
Thanks.
Anyways... I ended up peeling all of my letters off Sunday after washing.
I want to just glue them on but not sure what kind of glue will be safe. I dont want it to eat the clear coat or the paint. I have 3M primer 94 (which I wish I had used when i first applied the decal). Is there something I can use in addition to the primer 94? I have a spray adhesive but not sure if it can work safely on the car.
Thanks.
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I have used 3M emblem adhesive with good results, I first cleaned the surface with denatured alcohol really well and haven't had an issue at all. Make sure you clean the emblem also and wear gloves.
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There was another thread on this a few months ago. Someone on that thread said that he used "Shoe Goo," and it worked. It gives one a little time work the decal around so that it is just right.
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Kabluie, that was me that used the Shoe Goo. Yes, it worked perfectly and still working perfectly almost a year later. The best part is like he said, with the Shoe Goo, you have a little time to move it around and get it perfectly situated. Overnight drying and its on there for the long haul. I also used the same Shoe Goo to do my lighted exhaust plate mod where I glued the LED strip above the chrome exhaust plate and it works perfectly there as well. Don't go overboard with it though, it only takes a little bit, then spread with a toothpick. Once you get the letter lined up, clean excess with another clean toothpick dipped in alcohol. Dries clear and solid as a rock.
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I have heard of some people using a little clear silicone on the letters too to get them to restick.