Front emblem lifting
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Melting Slicks
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Front emblem lifting
Anyone have any ideals how to refasten bottom end of front emblem, it is lifting and I dont know what to bond it with as the emblem at that point is very narrow? Am thinking about just replacing it but any suggestions appreciated...and saves me $70- (tried silicone..no go)
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Anyone have any ideals how to refasten bottom end of front emblem, it is lifting and I dont know what to bond it with as the emblem at that point is very narrow? Am thinking about just replacing it but any suggestions appreciated...and saves me $70- (tried silicone..no go)
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I think, if I'm not wrong, a '"Automotive grade" made of two-face tape which is more weather resitant. Just scrape it clean, wipe it off with a little brake cleaner and let dry and put on the two face tape and use an x-acto knife to cut away the excess and reinstall. Good luck. Nice simple job.
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As the others here have suggested you should remove the emblem, remove the adhesive from the emblem, apply new 3M double sided tape and reinstall. Here a pic of the correct 3M tape to use. You can buy a whole roll or just a few pieces on ebay.
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Is this tape available at auto supply stores?
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Thanks guys I will try the two sided tape...It just happens I ordered a blackout kit and it comes with two sided tape some of which I hope can be salvaged for such a small project...Greetings Rob
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just be sure to get the thin version of the tape, not the thick, which will make the emblem stand out from the hood, and look chitty
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This happened to mine, but no amount of 3m or other automotive tape would hold it. It was warped either form the sun or too many encounters with a towel dry.
My solution was a high polish c5 emblem from e-bay, though I don't see any listed today.
My solution was a high polish c5 emblem from e-bay, though I don't see any listed today.
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this stuff
it's exactly what GM uses. both surfaces have to be absolutely clean, free from ALL silicone products
this one?
ambakershut is the eBay seller but I see they have none listed right now
this one?
ambakershut is the eBay seller but I see they have none listed right now
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R&R the emblem
Easy to to; Remove the emblem with waxed dental floss and 3M adhesive remover to clean car surface ( soak a shop rag and apply).
Clean the emblem of old adhesive Use 3M acrylic foam Plus double sided tape .015 thick ( not .03 or .045 as it will show). Apply the 3M Tape and trim to fit .
Now prep the car's painted surface . ( I used a light pencil to outline the emblem in place) Apply 3M Adhesion Promoter #06396 ( one packet runs about $2 from auto paint paint store) to the outlined area. Heat the two surfaces to 90 degrees and then . I apply pressure for a few minutes.
Clean the emblem of old adhesive Use 3M acrylic foam Plus double sided tape .015 thick ( not .03 or .045 as it will show). Apply the 3M Tape and trim to fit .
Now prep the car's painted surface . ( I used a light pencil to outline the emblem in place) Apply 3M Adhesion Promoter #06396 ( one packet runs about $2 from auto paint paint store) to the outlined area. Heat the two surfaces to 90 degrees and then . I apply pressure for a few minutes.
