help . . . . exhaust plate ????
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help . . . . exhaust plate ????
Please help solve argument with hubby. Got a new exhaust plate for the vette this past weekend at Funfest in Effingham. Some dude at the motel told him he should use "Liquid Nails" to affix the plate. He thinks he can stick it on with the little adhesive thingies that came with the plate. Anyone have any experiences with the stickie thingies????? 
I want him to use the "Liquid Nails" - - - it has taken me since last February to talk him into putting this "mod" on the vette!!!! I think he should use the "Liquid Nails" Help . . . . . .
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I used the 4 sticky pads and so far its holding just fine. It was $20 for the plate, and if it doesn't hold, well... I can afford a new plate. Liquid nails is too permanent, I might not want this on forever.
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I used the 3-M and it worked, but then it started to sag a bit in one area so I took it down cleaned everything really good, added new 3M and this time added some of the All weather glue to it. It has not moved since....
BTW - even though it sagged a bit there was no way it was coming off...
BTW - even though it sagged a bit there was no way it was coming off...
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The adhesive on the back is 3M as others have indicated. My plate is on now for 4 years and holding strong. If you clean the surface properly I defy you to get it off. In fact, experience has shown us here that you really only have one shot to get it on the car. It will stick like a magnet when it comes in contact with the car. 
Measure and mark precisely where you want it adhered and use these marks to place the plate. There is no reason to use the liquid nails.
Paul
Measure and mark precisely where you want it adhered and use these marks to place the plate. There is no reason to use the liquid nails.Paul
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Originally Posted by talon90
The adhesive on the back is 3M as others have indicated. My plate is on now for 4 years and holding strong. If you clean the surface properly I defy you to get it off. In fact, experience has shown us here that you really only have one shot to get it on the car. It will stick like a magnet when it comes in contact with the car. Measure and mark precisely where you want it adhered and use these marks to place the plate. There is no reason to use the liquid nails.
Paul
Measure and mark precisely where you want it adhered and use these marks to place the plate. There is no reason to use the liquid nails.Paul
You answered my question. I've heard people say the 3M tape really holds. I'm concerned about it going on crooked and not being able to fix it.
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Originally Posted by talon90
The adhesive on the back is 3M as others have indicated. It will stick like a magnet when it comes in contact with the car. Measure and mark precisely where you want it adhered and use these marks to place the plate. There is no reason to use the liquid nails.
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Originally Posted by cop.magnet.red
You answered my question. I've heard people say the 3M tape really holds. I'm concerned about it going on crooked and not being able to fix it.
Hi Mindi!When I put mine on (I used the adhesive strips it came with BTW), before I pressed it on, I took a level and made sure it was straight. It's lived through a hot Phoenix summer (and believe me, it gets plenty hot under there!) without an issue.....
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Originally Posted by Mike94ZLT1
I used the 4 sticky pads and so far its holding just fine. It was $20 for the plate, and if it doesn't hold, well... I can afford a new plate. Liquid nails is too permanent, I might not want this on forever.
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Originally Posted by Preciouslady
Please help solve argument with hubby. Got a new exhaust plate for the vette this past weekend at Funfest in Effingham. Some dude at the motel told him he should use "Liquid Nails" to affix the plate. He thinks he can stick it on with the little adhesive thingies that came with the plate. Anyone have any experiences with the stickie thingies????? I want him to use the "Liquid Nails" - - - it has taken me since last February to talk him into putting this "mod" on the vette!!!! I think he should use the "Liquid Nails" Help . . . . . .
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The four 3M tape strips provided will stick well. In fact, make sure that you are content with the leveling of the plate before you adhere it. The tape is not forgiving (it sticks so well). Nice mod. 
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Originally Posted by talon90
The adhesive on the back is 3M as others have indicated. My plate is on now for 4 years and holding strong. If you clean the surface properly I defy you to get it off. In fact, experience has shown us here that you really only have one shot to get it on the car. It will stick like a magnet when it comes in contact with the car. Measure and mark precisely where you want it adhered and use these marks to place the plate. There is no reason to use the liquid nails.
Paul
Measure and mark precisely where you want it adhered and use these marks to place the plate. There is no reason to use the liquid nails.Paul
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
Clean the area really good with denatured alcohol but make sure it's where you want it when you stick it because it's there to stay!
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Originally Posted by RstyNutz
I used wide Valcro strips on mine...can be tanken off when I want to clean it
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for me this is pretty timely; we ordered a plate last week & expect to be mounting it this weekend. thanks to those for the be-sure-it's clean and one-chance-to-do-it right comments. given that tape is used, i always wondered if the heat of summer & cold of winter (here in the northeast) would allow the plate to remain affixed to the car. it seems that if installed properly, it'll be on the car for quite some time. bub
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Originally Posted by Mike94ZLT1
I used the 4 sticky pads and so far its holding just fine. It was $20 for the plate, and if it doesn't hold, well... I can afford a new plate. Liquid nails is too permanent, I might not want this on forever.
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The double sided tape should work just fine. I've had mine on for four years and it is still stuck on there very well.