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Old 04-22-2011, 07:55 AM
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Thanks 808 Muscle!
Stealth GT, I used the adhesive promoter packs and the alcohol packs that came with the kit. It was a bit warm and muggy in the garage and the 3M tape stuck very well!
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Old 05-11-2011, 09:54 PM
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I am on my 3rd attempt with the passenger side. Did everything mentioned yet it comes off--ny other suggestions?
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Old 05-12-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by S197winstang
I am on my 3rd attempt with the passenger side. Did everything mentioned yet it comes off--ny other suggestions?
The front corner on my driver's side ended up not sticick to my car, so I had to remove the 3M tape off of the louver by using fishing line and then used sand paper to get the rest off. I bought Super Duty 3M double sided tape from Home Depot ($15) and I also bought 91% rubbing alcohol from Walmart to rub down the car, where the louver stick. Hence, you must use 90% alcohol or higher in order for it to work. Once you do this, you should be fine!
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After about 2 years, check it periodically. I have the same AM ones and getting on the freeway last week, noticed in my rear view mirror that my left louver was starting to flap slightly. I pulled over and pulled it off pretty easily. My right one was still on rock solid but I took both off as Im going to clean the area and reapply them.

I installed them about 2.5 years ago so they did last a long time.
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Old 05-12-2011, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Franchi
After about 2 years, check it periodically. I have the same AM ones and getting on the freeway last week, noticed in my rear view mirror that my left louver was starting to flap slightly. I pulled over and pulled it off pretty easily. My right one was still on rock solid but I took both off as Im going to clean the area and reapply them.

I installed them about 2.5 years ago so they did last a long time.
Appreciate the info! I'll be sure to check the louvers periodically to ensure they are sticking.
I've heard it's a real pain getting the 3M tape off of the louvers. It took me over two hours to fix the corner and was a pain due to the lack of space I had between the louver and the car. Let me know how it goes!
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