?Strongest double-sided scotch?
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?Strongest double-sided scotch?
Hello,
It might be an inproper place for the post but please help me!
I need to attach rear bumber step plate and I need to know what is the strongest double-sided scotch for the job. One surface is the plastic and another one is the painted bumber (plastic also). I kind of don't want to have a permanent bounds.
Please, any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Alex.
It might be an inproper place for the post but please help me!
I need to attach rear bumber step plate and I need to know what is the strongest double-sided scotch for the job. One surface is the plastic and another one is the painted bumber (plastic also). I kind of don't want to have a permanent bounds.
Please, any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Alex.
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3M makes a 'foam style' double sided mounting tape which is pretty low-profile. They market it as 'emblem adhesive tape' I think. It can be found at juat about any wally hell or similar type store. I think that'll work out just fine for you...
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The 3M VHB ( Very High Bond ) is what the 3M outdoor tape is at Home Depot.
Might be the same tape as the emblem tape, just a different marketing name for it.
Remember to clean both surfaces first with soap and water, then with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, not rubbing Alcohol ( 70% ) the rubbing Alcohol the other 30% are no good for cleaning the surface. If you clean it with the Alcohol and a Scotch Brite pad that should do the trick.
Might be the same tape as the emblem tape, just a different marketing name for it.
Remember to clean both surfaces first with soap and water, then with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, not rubbing Alcohol ( 70% ) the rubbing Alcohol the other 30% are no good for cleaning the surface. If you clean it with the Alcohol and a Scotch Brite pad that should do the trick.
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Thanks a lot!
The real bummer is that the ends of the step plate tend to "curl" so I really-really need a strong tape.
Hope to check the local stores for the stuff tonight.
Does somebody by any chance know what is used at dealerships to do the trick?
Alex.
The real bummer is that the ends of the step plate tend to "curl" so I really-really need a strong tape.
Hope to check the local stores for the stuff tonight.
Does somebody by any chance know what is used at dealerships to do the trick?
Alex.
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Originally posted by SSCULLY
Remember to clean both surfaces first with soap and water, then with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, not rubbing Alcohol ( 70% ) the rubbing Alcohol the other 30% are no good for cleaning the surface. If you clean it with the Alcohol and a Scotch Brite pad that should do the trick.
Remember to clean both surfaces first with soap and water, then with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, not rubbing Alcohol ( 70% ) the rubbing Alcohol the other 30% are no good for cleaning the surface. If you clean it with the Alcohol and a Scotch Brite pad that should do the trick.
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Brad,
I'll have to find some rubbing Alcohol to compare the label to tell you what the difference is. I only got Isopropal Alcohol around the house.
Got me, something other then Alcohol is my guess, which may or may not evaporate before using the tape or adhesive ??
Steve
I'll have to find some rubbing Alcohol to compare the label to tell you what the difference is. I only got Isopropal Alcohol around the house.
Got me, something other then Alcohol is my guess, which may or may not evaporate before using the tape or adhesive ??
Steve
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Hi,
I checked local stores and the label says - 70% alcohol, 30% water. Me guess is - the water. You need some time to let it dry.
Alex.
I checked local stores and the label says - 70% alcohol, 30% water. Me guess is - the water. You need some time to let it dry.
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Originally posted by SSCULLY
The 3M VHB ( Very High Bond ) is what the 3M outdoor tape is at Home Depot.
Might be the same tape as the emblem tape, just a different marketing name for it.
Remember to clean both surfaces first with soap and water, then with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, not rubbing Alcohol ( 70% ) the rubbing Alcohol the other 30% are no good for cleaning the surface. If you clean it with the Alcohol and a Scotch Brite pad that should do the trick.
The 3M VHB ( Very High Bond ) is what the 3M outdoor tape is at Home Depot.
Might be the same tape as the emblem tape, just a different marketing name for it.
Remember to clean both surfaces first with soap and water, then with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, not rubbing Alcohol ( 70% ) the rubbing Alcohol the other 30% are no good for cleaning the surface. If you clean it with the Alcohol and a Scotch Brite pad that should do the trick.
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3M double sided tape
3M is definately the best I am a Toolmaker and we actually used 3m double sided tape to clamp pieces of aluminum down to flycut them, never did they ever fly off, just had to use acetone to lift the pieces off after. If you want stuff to stay the 3M will fit the bill.