Reattaching Chrome Letters
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Le Mans Master
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Reattaching Chrome Letters
Wisconsin has had some really hot weather the last few days and it loosened the glue that held on the "Corvette" letters on the rear of my car. What should I use to reattach those letters?
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You might take a look at 3M spray on adhesive. Amazing stuff! Take them off, spray a little on the backs, wait a few minutes and stick them back on. 
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Burning Brakes
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Home Depot, Lowes, OSH, probably Walmart and auto parts stores, shouldn't be too hard to find. There is a Where to Find button on this web page http://www.3msmartsolutions.com/Solu..._Original.aspx
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This is what I used...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beS2Z15RR9ZVgl
auto zone, napa, kragens, pep boys...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beS2Z15RR9ZVgl
auto zone, napa, kragens, pep boys...
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I was thinking about removing my letters and trying a different color/style. Can anyone recommend products or directions on how to remove and then reinstall?
I don't want to damage the finish or the letters if I remove them, so any advice is appreciated.
I don't want to damage the finish or the letters if I remove them, so any advice is appreciated.
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Le Mans Master
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I had heard if you use some dental floss to get behind the letters you can remove them that way.
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3M VHB tape but you might have to be a surgeon to cut it to the shape of the letters
This is what I used...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beS2Z15RR9ZVgl
auto zone, napa, kragens, pep boys...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beS2Z15RR9ZVgl
auto zone, napa, kragens, pep boys...
I found some small pieces for like $6 or $8 but the best deal was 1 1/2" by 36 YARDS yes YARDS for $10 and about $8 shipping. The roll is huge, brand new and is a hundred years supply unless you are reattaching tiles on the space shuttle. BTW I did REMOVE a dealer stick on logo with my wifes hair dryer (heat gun) and some fishing line or thick string sawing from above to detach each part after heating for about 30 seconds. Use isopropol alcohol, tar remover, or degreaser to get off any sticky residue when removing any stick on letters or trim.
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Use a hair dryer to soften the double sided tape and then some fishing line to saw through the tape. Any adhesive remaining can be removed using Goo Gone or WD-40.
