Exhaust plate question
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Richmond Virginia
Exhaust plate question
Hey guys,
I got my grandfather an exhaust plate for his '99, but he's nervous about putting it on because he isn't sure the dual-sided tape will hold it on.
How many of you have exhaust plates on your cars? And how well does the tape hold?
Thanks,
Jay
I got my grandfather an exhaust plate for his '99, but he's nervous about putting it on because he isn't sure the dual-sided tape will hold it on.
How many of you have exhaust plates on your cars? And how well does the tape hold?
Thanks,
Jay
Melting Slicks
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From: Plano Texas
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
I had one on my 01 coupe and the double sided tape held up very well to the day I took it off. It was on so solid that I had to heat the plate with a heat gun and use fishing line to get it off. I don't think you should worry about it following off.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Kannapolis NC
Clean the area with alcohol and stick it on. It won't fall off. You'll have to pry it off if you want if off. The body side moldings are on with double sided tape and none have ever fallen off.
Melting Slicks
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Once stuck on, it is next to impossible to remove. Tell your grandfather to not worry about it. Mine has been on for almost 4 years.
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
When I put mine on, I also didnt trust the tape.. SO,,,, I put some clear RTV in TWO good size BLOBS between the tape and BROTHER,, that thisng was a BEAR to get off when I decided to remove it!!
So,, thats a second option.
BC
So,, thats a second option. BC
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