RE-attach Corvette name to back bumper
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Drifting
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RE-attach Corvette name to back bumper
So my logo was about to fall off, so I took it off completely to avoid losing it on the road someplace. Got a car show tomorrow and completely forgot about it, but I need to re-attach it. What should I use?
Racer
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I used a two-part epoxy (similar to JB weld, but designed for non-metal surfaces). I don't think it will come back off without taking paint with it. It's really, really on there. I don't have a brand name, since I got the stuff from dad, who got it from work - it came in an unlabeled pouch. Although I imagine that something like Thorlabs "5 minute epoxy" would work just as well - I use it for attaching stuff I 3d print together.
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Drifting
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Racer
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That's a good call, if the tape ends up coming off, you can always change your mind. I tried some double-sided tape I had laying around, and after about a month it started to de-laminate from the bumper. Once dirt/moisture started to get between the bumper and the emblem, I gave up and glued it on. Just glad I got it on straight!
Drifting
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I have this stuff (3M extreme double sided tape)
It works great, I had some offbrand stuff fail in short order, currently holding my dash cam to my windshield, and the rear camera to an interior panel.
I was reading that you can tape bricks together, or tape bricks to a wall to build a crazy sideways wall with it...
It works great, I had some offbrand stuff fail in short order, currently holding my dash cam to my windshield, and the rear camera to an interior panel.
I was reading that you can tape bricks together, or tape bricks to a wall to build a crazy sideways wall with it...
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They sell double-sided tape at your local Ace Hardware....VERY similar to the automotive trim tape stuff. This is how it's originally installed. Or...if you prefer to glue, "Shoe Goo" at your local Walmart isn't a bad option. It sets up quickly and would be much easier to remove -- if necessary. Plus, it's clear and waterproof. (It's similar to silicone but sets faster)
Using Epoxy seems like a bad idea...or at least more risky to work with (if you get it where you don't want it). I'd want to retain the ability to remove the logo, which Epoxy won't really allow.
Using Epoxy seems like a bad idea...or at least more risky to work with (if you get it where you don't want it). I'd want to retain the ability to remove the logo, which Epoxy won't really allow.
Racer
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I've used this in the past when I was to lazy to cut them out myself.
https://www.adhesivetemplates.com/find-templates
https://www.adhesivetemplates.com/find-templates
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