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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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The plastic Chrome letters on the back of my 02Z are loose.Anyone know of a safe glue to use?

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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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3m double sided tape should work - be sure to clean both surfaces with alcohol first.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Go to a body shop supply house and get Emblem adhesive.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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I use clear silicone. Goop in on, DO NOT WIPE EXCESS...let dry, pull off excess like a rubber band.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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If you don't want them to come off again, you can use contact cement.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Hobby shops have several types of instant stick adhesives that modelers and crafters use. They don't damage the underlying materials.
Some are RC engine alcohol fuel resistant too.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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When one of my rear letters came off I used a little "Liquid Nails" cement and no problem since.
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Originally Posted by poolboy
3m double sided tape should work - be sure to clean both surfaces with alcohol first.
You should be able to find the correct product (thickness) at your local auto paint distributor.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Try Plumbers Goop. I have used it on the Accura trunk letters and it worked fine.
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Originally Posted by Mike McCoy
Hobby shops have several types of instant stick adhesives that modelers and crafters use. They don't damage the underlying materials.
Some are RC engine alcohol fuel resistant too.
Great tip,I have been wondering what to use on my Cyberdine letters.Thanks Mike.
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Originally Posted by poolboy
3m double sided tape should work - be sure to clean both surfaces with alcohol first.
Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
You should be able to find the correct product (thickness) at your local auto paint distributor.
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Originally Posted by Todd157k
I use clear silicone. Goop in on, DO NOT WIPE EXCESS...let dry, pull off excess like a rubber band.
Good one.
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I use clear RTV.
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I'd use 3M double sided tape.
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