Double Sided Tape
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Safety Car
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From: Baton Rouge LA
St. Jude Donor '14, '16
Double Sided Tape
I recently bought some pre-owned splash guards and need to get some new adhesive strips for them. I figured I could use some variant of 3m double sided tape, but the only one I could find locally was this 3m Super Strong Automotive Adhesive which I figured if I ever had to remove the splash guards would also remove a line of paint underneath, a la "Super Strong." Anyone know of a product I can use? Afaik, it doesn't have to be strong enough to actually hold the splash guard on, just to keep it snug around the outer edge. Just looking for something paint-safe.
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Pro
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From: Montgomery Alabama
St. Jude Donor '09
Some glass companies use a 2 sided tape that seem to work great. I think it's designed to use on wall mirrors or something. It comes in a roll and it only about a 1/4 inch wide. It's been a while since I purchased any but I'm sure the still sell it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Long Island NY
They come with what seems like the super strength 3M stuff, as do most spoilers, front lips, etc, that use double sided tape. As long as you don't violently try to remove it and instead "roll" it off I wouldn't be too concerned about the paint lifting. Besides, once installed, I can't see why you'd ever want to remove them.
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Safety Car
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From: Baton Rouge LA
St. Jude Donor '14, '16
They come with what seems like the super strength 3M stuff, as do most spoilers, front lips, etc, that use double sided tape. As long as you don't violently try to remove it and instead "roll" it off I wouldn't be too concerned about the paint lifting. Besides, once installed, I can't see why you'd ever want to remove them.
Hmm I tend to agree with you about never removing them, I just wanted to be safe. The only reason I'd ever remove them is if I were replacing the fenders with wider ones anyway. I'm just going to go with the stuff I can get locally. Thanks for the advice.
Safety Car
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If this is the 3M gray foam tape with the red backing, I've used this tape for the Z06 splash guards and experienced no problem removing it without harming the OEM paint. Use lacquer thinner on a rag to help dissolve the glue. I got it at Home Depot.
Auto supply stores have the 3M tape that is designed specifically for body trim and molding. Try Autozone or Pep Boys.
When you attach it, wash and prep the surface with denatured alcohol to remove wax, oil.
Auto supply stores have the 3M tape that is designed specifically for body trim and molding. Try Autozone or Pep Boys.
When you attach it, wash and prep the surface with denatured alcohol to remove wax, oil.
Last edited by Mez; Oct 29, 2010 at 04:06 PM.
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,755
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From: Baton Rouge LA
St. Jude Donor '14, '16
If this is the 3M gray foam tape with the red backing, I've used this tape for the Z06 splash guards and experienced no problem removing it without harming the OEM paint. Use lacquer thinner on a rag to help dissolve the glue. I got it at Home Depot.
Auto supply stores have the 3M tape that is designed specifically for body trim and molding. Try Autozone or Pep Boys.
When you attach it, wash and prep the surface with denatured alcohol to remove wax, oil.
Auto supply stores have the 3M tape that is designed specifically for body trim and molding. Try Autozone or Pep Boys.
When you attach it, wash and prep the surface with denatured alcohol to remove wax, oil.
