Question about installing my exhaust plate
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Le Mans Master
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From: Naples Florida
Question about installing my exhaust plate
I got my exhaust plate in a few days ago and when I was about to put it on I noticed it only had 4 small strips of 3M tape on there. I put it on and centered it perfectly but I was kind of sleptical about it staying on because to me it still seemed a little loose. Especially on the bottom part of the plate. Just to be safe I removed it mainly because I dont want it to fall off when I am driving down the road. What should I use to make it stick better? Should I get some more 3M tape and put some real long strips of it on the back or should I maybe get super glue.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Question about installing my exhaust plate (BrightRed C5 SWFL)
Saw this in the tech tips section. Maybe it'll help you out. :) https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=179&TopicID=1
Melting Slicks
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Re: Question about installing my exhaust plate (BrightRed C5 SWFL)
I am surprised that the plate was loose after you first installed it the way it came.
I think most of these come with plenty of sticking power.
In any event I would stay with the 3M tape and forget about the superglue.
Best of luck to you.
Chuck
I think most of these come with plenty of sticking power.
In any event I would stay with the 3M tape and forget about the superglue.
Best of luck to you.
Chuck
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Le Mans Master
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From: Naples Florida
Re: Question about installing my exhaust plate (vettenuts)
I think Im going to head to the hardware store and pick me up some 3M tape. To heck with super glue. Thanks for the replies guys.
Pro
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Re: Question about installing my exhaust plate (BrightRed C5 SWFL)
When I installed mine it didn't have the tape in the right places.
I bought more tape and made sure it had good contact. To make
sure it was straight I had a small step stool that would slide under
the area and put a piece of wood on top of that. Atfter that I placed
the bottom of the plate on the wood and tilted up into place.
:D :cheers:
I bought more tape and made sure it had good contact. To make
sure it was straight I had a small step stool that would slide under
the area and put a piece of wood on top of that. Atfter that I placed
the bottom of the plate on the wood and tilted up into place.
:D :cheers:
