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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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I am looking for a glue to put back the the polystyrene piece in the door. Any suggestions? Most glues will eat polystyrene, so have to be careful what to use....
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clear silicon (like you use to caulk around a window.
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3M has a downloadable catalog of automotive adhesives and they also have a tech support line. That's what I did when I repaired a front wheel well crack.
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The silicone worked great..thanks
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