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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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I am going to replace the "crossed flag" emblem on my L-82 valve cover. What's a good high temp adhesive to use?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Saint's Shark
I am going to replace the "crossed flag" emblem on my L-82 valve cover. What's a good high temp adhesive to use?

I think a good epoxy would do the trick. You can get many different variations. I prefer clear, and the five minute epoxy will let you take your time to mix, apply, and set the emblem before it hardens.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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If that part was originally 'glued' on, the new part should be adhesive backed or come with an appropriate adhesive. If it doesn't, I wouldn't buy it.
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I just used a dab of silicone.
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Originally Posted by KapsSA
I just used a dab of silicone.
High-temp gasket maker should work.
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I put mine on with double sided tape (3M). That was in 2001. They are still on the car.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Trae1976
High-temp gasket maker should work.
after all, silcone is an "adhesive" and can be removed if necessary. I have always been amazed at what good ol' silcone will glue and hold permanently.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by shaggyvette
I put mine on with double sided tape (3M). That was in 2001. They are still on the car.



You can also buy the black double sided adhesive that looks like 1/8" rubber. Go to a paint supply store to see what they have.

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JB weld epoxy.

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Gorilla Snot works great (3M Weatherstrip Adhesive). I glued the emblem on a C4 valve cover with it once, and it stayed put with no problem. You can get it in black, too.
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