3M Tape
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Racer
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3M Tape Problem
Just installed Billet Spears and about 1 1/2" of one the 3M tape did not bond as it should. anyone know how I can get it to bond? I do not want to
pull it off and start over. all other areas went well ? A little GOOP maybe ?
pull it off and start over. all other areas went well ? A little GOOP maybe ?
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Agree with Mike, re-do it if you have to. The reason why it probably didn't stick is because the area may not have been cleaned well enough. Use dishwashing soap followed by alcohol to thoroughly prep the area.
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Additional suggestion-clean with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner p/n 08984. Takes off everything-waxes, silicons and the like and doesn't harm paint (unless it's brand new). Get new tape and 3M also makes an adhesive promoter that comes in pad form to treat the surface in preparation for bonding. Can't remember the number but body shop supply places have it. My $.02.
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Get some more 3M tape. Don't screw it up in an effort to save 10 minutes; you won't be happy with the outcome and you'll kick yourself in the **** for being impatient. Oh yes, make sure that the area is cleaned well with alcohol so that you don't have to do it a third time.
Before you begin, take two fingers of your favorite beverage and sit down in the recliner and savor the liquid. Done? Now...get to work
Before you begin, take two fingers of your favorite beverage and sit down in the recliner and savor the liquid. Done? Now...get to work
Do it right and just replace the tape again.
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Re Do
Job Done and looks great. thank you to all of you for advice and encouagement to not screw with the problem and just re do. Cost a little more and some running around to get what was needed but worth it.
That's the GREAT thing about this forum . We can draw on a wealth of experience and wisdom from members thanks again.
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Job Done and looks great. thank you to all of you for advice and encouagement to not screw with the problem and just re do. Cost a little more and some running around to get what was needed but worth it.
That's the GREAT thing about this forum . We can draw on a wealth of experience and wisdom from members thanks again.
That's the GREAT thing about this forum . We can draw on a wealth of experience and wisdom from members thanks again.
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Clean spears and surface area with alcohol as mentioned, then warm tape with a hair dryer so tape is tacky. Use a spacer to get spears perfectly parallel to each other. I have had mine on for 8 years with no problems. Good luck.
3M Tape Application Guide:
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawe...e_Laminatn.pdf
3M Tape Application Guide:
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawe...e_Laminatn.pdf
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