3m tape on rear louver brackets
06-11-2008, 01:11 PM
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3m tape on rear louver brackets
dang it..talk about worst luck.
my 2nd attempt on installing the rear window louvers flops.
I installed the brackets last night and it ended up raining overnight,the brackets got loose and
the adhesive was moist to the touch.I took them all off being careful not to bend the brackets
themselves,wiped off any water and placed them on plastic zip lock bags then cut around
them to preserve whatever stickiness is left over.
my question is,after they dry off do you all think I will be able to reuse them? or did the water
absorb into it and ruin it?
they still feel kinda sticky to the touch,I think that once the water dries up it should be fine??
my 2nd attempt on installing the rear window louvers flops.
I installed the brackets last night and it ended up raining overnight,the brackets got loose and
the adhesive was moist to the touch.I took them all off being careful not to bend the brackets
themselves,wiped off any water and placed them on plastic zip lock bags then cut around
them to preserve whatever stickiness is left over.
my question is,after they dry off do you all think I will be able to reuse them? or did the water
absorb into it and ruin it?
they still feel kinda sticky to the touch,I think that once the water dries up it should be fine??
06-11-2008, 02:10 PM
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RE: 3m tape on rear louver brackets
No way man, don't trust it.
You MUST follow these guidlines:
Clean car and parts
Wipe car and parts with 100% rubbing alcohol
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to part(bracket) and allow to dry for more that 60 seconds
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to car and allow to dry
Apply NEW 3M double sided tape to part
Press part to car and maintain a steady even pressure for 60 seconds
Do not drive car or expose it to temperature extremes for 48 hours
And don't try putting it on in direst sunlight either.
You MUST follow these guidlines:
Clean car and parts
Wipe car and parts with 100% rubbing alcohol
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to part(bracket) and allow to dry for more that 60 seconds
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to car and allow to dry
Apply NEW 3M double sided tape to part
Press part to car and maintain a steady even pressure for 60 seconds
Do not drive car or expose it to temperature extremes for 48 hours
And don't try putting it on in direst sunlight either.
06-11-2008, 03:20 PM
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RE: 3m tape on rear louver brackets
ORIGINAL: suoperdave84
No way man, don't trust it.
You MUST follow these guidlines:
Clean car and parts
Wipe car and parts with 100% rubbing alcohol
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to part(bracket) and allow to dry for more that 60 seconds
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to car and allow to dry
Apply NEW 3M double sided tape to part
Press part to car and maintain a steady even pressure for 60 seconds
Do not drive car or expose it to temperature extremes for 48 hours
And don't try putting it on in direst sunlight either.
No way man, don't trust it.
You MUST follow these guidlines:
Clean car and parts
Wipe car and parts with 100% rubbing alcohol
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to part(bracket) and allow to dry for more that 60 seconds
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to car and allow to dry
Apply NEW 3M double sided tape to part
Press part to car and maintain a steady even pressure for 60 seconds
Do not drive car or expose it to temperature extremes for 48 hours
And don't try putting it on in direst sunlight either.
06-11-2008, 04:12 PM
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RE: 3m tape on rear louver brackets
ORIGINAL: stealth_GT
^^
thanks for the tips!~
Do I remove the old 3m or would putting a new layer directly on top of the old one be okay?
^^
thanks for the tips!~
Do I remove the old 3m or would putting a new layer directly on top of the old one be okay?
I have used laquer thinner to remove old tape, but some people feel this chemical is too harsh. I didn't have any problems at all though. You can get some 3M stuff from Home Depot though that is made specifically to take it off. I forget the name but it's in the paint dept.
Styles...
I didn't officially wait 48 hours either. I also put a spoiler on my friend's car (Foose ducktail) and I had it on a little crooked....and even after 5 seconds on the car, it was damn near IMPOSSIBLE to get back off. I made it work though.
06-11-2008, 05:27 PM
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RE: 3m tape on rear louver brackets
ORIGINAL: suoperdave84
I would remove all traces of any old tape. Not only can it interfere with adhesion, but it will probably also be in the way and not allow you to mount the brackets flush to the car. If you're going to do it, do it right.
I have used laquer thinner to remove old tape, but some people feel this chemical is too harsh. I didn't have any problems at all though. You can get some 3M stuff from Home Depot though that is made specifically to take it off. I forget the name but it's in the paint dept.
Styles...
I didn't officially wait 48 hours either. I also put a spoiler on my friend's car (Foose ducktail) and I had it on a little crooked....and even after 5 seconds on the car, it was damn near IMPOSSIBLE to get back off. I made it work though.
ORIGINAL: stealth_GT
^^
thanks for the tips!~
Do I remove the old 3m or would putting a new layer directly on top of the old one be okay?
^^
thanks for the tips!~
Do I remove the old 3m or would putting a new layer directly on top of the old one be okay?
I have used laquer thinner to remove old tape, but some people feel this chemical is too harsh. I didn't have any problems at all though. You can get some 3M stuff from Home Depot though that is made specifically to take it off. I forget the name but it's in the paint dept.
Styles...
I didn't officially wait 48 hours either. I also put a spoiler on my friend's car (Foose ducktail) and I had it on a little crooked....and even after 5 seconds on the car, it was damn near IMPOSSIBLE to get back off. I made it work though.
06-11-2008, 08:04 PM
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RE: 3m tape on rear louver brackets
If they're Astra-Hammond louvers, call them and they'll ship you allnew hardware free.
Follow the directions to the letter. Surface prep is major as is the 24 hour cure time with NO DRIVING.
Follow the directions to the letter. Surface prep is major as is the 24 hour cure time with NO DRIVING.
07-08-2008, 01:39 AM
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RE: 3m tape on rear louver brackets
well,they still stick!~
I applied a healthy dosage of adhesive premotor onto the rear window where I put the brackets.
I then applied clear sealent around all the edges to weather proof it..24 hours later and they stuck!
it's been about a week or so since I had put them on an they seem to be holding on strong.
The adhesive premotor and sealent also seems to help out alot as well.
I applied a healthy dosage of adhesive premotor onto the rear window where I put the brackets.
I then applied clear sealent around all the edges to weather proof it..24 hours later and they stuck!
it's been about a week or so since I had put them on an they seem to be holding on strong.
The adhesive premotor and sealent also seems to help out alot as well.
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