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Old 09-07-2011, 08:50 AM
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I have a new cross flags emblem for my valve cover. How do you attach it?
Old 09-07-2011, 12:45 PM
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A dab of silicone adhesive or double sided tape would do it.
Old 09-07-2011, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by optiman
I have a new cross flags emblem for my valve cover. How do you attach it?
Peel off the paper backing and you will find it is self-sticking.
Old 09-07-2011, 02:49 PM
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I would not think that peel-off adhesive would stay attached on a [hot] valve cover. It's worth trying first....as long as it doesn't fall off on the road, somewhere.

If the emblem has posts [threaded or unthreaded], drill matching holes in the valve cover and put nuts [or speed-nuts] on them to retain it well. If no posts, you can use JB Weld 2-part [tube] epoxy to attach them permanently.
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Originally Posted by paul 74
Peel off the paper backing and you will find it is self-sticking.
Yah. Mine were self adhesive.

Push come to shove, contact cement will work.

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How well would double sided tape be used so that the emblem looks flush against the panel.
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3M trim cement on a clean surface will almost make it bullet proof....
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I have the same concern about using a glue or adhesive with the high engine temps. It would seem as if the glue would begin to melt, and the emblem would come off. I dont know what GM used to hold this on, but it had to be some type of high temp industrial adhesive.

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