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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 05:26 PM
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I sent it to the guy that asked about the color matched trim
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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 07:29 AM
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My mistake!
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Old Jan 30, 2026 | 09:25 AM
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Can't decide. Too much for a Stingray? Thoughts? Only constructive, polite comments wanted.
Personally don't care for it. Prefer top keep mine the way GM built it.
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Old Jan 31, 2026 | 04:03 PM
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how is this installed is it just by tape or other ways. Looks good dresses up the car nice.
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Old Jan 31, 2026 | 05:13 PM
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Two sided tape. Clean heat up adhesion promoter and stick it
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 08:13 AM
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Hey, Jim. I haven't installed mine yet. Waiting for warmer weather. You mentioned that you heat up the adhesion promoter. How did you do that and for how long? Blow dryer?
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 08:15 AM
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I have this for sale for a lower price. PM me if interested.
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 09:04 AM
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I should have said I hear the glass then apply the adhesion promoter
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 09:43 AM
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And now for the stupid question...what's an adhesion promoter and does it damage the glass?
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 11:13 AM
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They may have sent some with the part it looks like a wetnap pack. You can buy them at auto zone etc. Nope doesn't hurt glass
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 12:15 PM
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They didn't send anything but the part and instructions that didn't mention a promoter. Do you apply it to the tape itself or the glass?
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 12:56 PM
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What Tech/Performance does this piece provide? (since it's posted under "C8 Tech/Performance")
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 03:16 PM
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Just wipe it on the glass where contact will be made won't hurt the glass any visible residue will clean with glass cleaner
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Old Feb 10, 2026 | 05:20 AM
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Where did you get yours?
Got mine on ebay. $299
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Old Feb 10, 2026 | 05:22 AM
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Love mine
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Old Feb 10, 2026 | 07:06 AM
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That looks great. Love that you painted the black in the center to pick up the side louvers.
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Old Mar 14, 2026 | 01:07 PM
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Hey, Jim. Me, again. Question for you. I noticed that the applique has a slight bow in it which prevents it from laying flush without pressure. Did you have that issue and, if so, how did you deal with it? Thanks!!
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Old Mar 14, 2026 | 01:33 PM
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No mine laid flat no issues
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