
The transfer adhesive works by simply pressing emblem onto the adhesive strip and then placing emblem on vehicle. PM me if you want a reccomended installer. 3M Press-In-Place Emblem Adhesive offers a simple no-fuss, no-mess way to attach automotive emblems.
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The MOST important part of the install is prep, you MUST MUST use rubbing alcohol or similar solution and prep the area that is to be use for adhesion.Īlso a good installer would seal the gap with some silllicone or something. But your experience is one of your own/installers making as I and many others have been just fine with 3m tape. LESSON: Don't use double sided tape to install the OEM spoiler, use the betalink. Looks like I just learned an expensive lesson in listening to OEM instructions for installation. A well-cleaned surface will not have adhesion problems. A few things will affect the lifespan of 3M tape. But it depends on how well they have prepared the surface for application. Some people have even witnessed service up to three years. I've had it installed since March, and have gone 130+ without a problem, but I guess eventually it wore down and gave way. However, 3M tape is able to hold your car trunk for a year or two. The tape failed ultimately, but I suspect it's because he wasn't able to get a good enough adhesion to the front edge of the spoiler (which is very thin and clearly not meant to be used with tape), and the wind eventually got under it and ripped it off. I know people usually dry-fit the spoiler on the car, and then pull the tabs of the tape off. Then apply more heat or let it sit out in sun. The verdict: I should've gone with the betalink for the install, not 3M double sided tape. Clean trunk edge with alcohol, and use heat gun or hairdryer to heat the tape until it wrinkles. Needless to say I called up the guy who installed it (a very reputable guy who did great work on the rest of my car and who I won't name) and had a few words with him. I can't even describe the feeling in my stomach. This item 3M Perforated Trim Masking Tape 06349, Molding Paint Protection, Trim Lifting Tape, Hand Tearing, 10 mm Hard Band, 50. Just as I look in my rear view, I see my $400 OEM carbon fiber spoiler go flying off into the middle of the highway.
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I looked out the side mirrors and saw nothing. 3m tape ad vertisement by This OEM Ford Replacement Part is a Genuine 2018. This morning coming in to work on the highway I heard a strange rattle coming from the outside of the car.
