All fit,fail!
10-17-16, 09:05 PM
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All fit,fail!
Well my all fit lasted less than a month when yesterday i noticed it was on the floor, I was upset as it made the car look so sexy, can I hear it and stick it back or is it a total loss?
10-18-16, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent1944
Im saying. basically that what happened...Happens....... with that stuff
10-18-16, 05:58 PM
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That's really too bad. You seemed to like the look it made for the car.
Are you still against putting the screws in the bottom? If you really want to keep the look, it might be worth the commitment. Can probably salvage it with some thin double stick tape, but probably a temp fix without some stronger fixation.
I'm a little OCD with stick on stuff exposed to weather/wear. Based on your experience, I think I would replace the whole thing and use the screws. Little overkill, but that's OCD for you. Good luck with it.
Richard
Are you still against putting the screws in the bottom? If you really want to keep the look, it might be worth the commitment. Can probably salvage it with some thin double stick tape, but probably a temp fix without some stronger fixation.
I'm a little OCD with stick on stuff exposed to weather/wear. Based on your experience, I think I would replace the whole thing and use the screws. Little overkill, but that's OCD for you. Good luck with it.
Richard
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10-18-16, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 5Ws
That's really too bad. You seemed to like the look it made for the car.
Are you still against putting the screws in the bottom? If you really want to keep the look, it might be worth the commitment. Can probably salvage it with some thin double stick tape, but probably a temp fix without some stronger fixation.
I'm a little OCD with stick on stuff exposed to weather/wear. Based on your experience, I think I would replace the whole thing and use the screws. Little overkill, but that's OCD for you. Good luck with it.
Richard
Are you still against putting the screws in the bottom? If you really want to keep the look, it might be worth the commitment. Can probably salvage it with some thin double stick tape, but probably a temp fix without some stronger fixation.
I'm a little OCD with stick on stuff exposed to weather/wear. Based on your experience, I think I would replace the whole thing and use the screws. Little overkill, but that's OCD for you. Good luck with it.
Richard
10-21-16, 10:42 AM
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Here's my suggestion. PREP, PREP, PREP the surface....If the surface wasn't thoroughly cleaned initially this could be why it fell off.
Even though the molding probably came with 3M tape originally pre-installed, you are going to have to buy either 3M Auto Super Strength Molding tape or even one of the 3M HD Outdoor Mounting Tapes, both are weather resistant. If you want you could even buy a 3M adhesion promoter to use with the tape.
Make sure you remove any leftover adhesive from under your bumper and also from the rubber molding. Then make sure you thoroughly clean the rubber molding and under the bumper extremely well until they are both "squeaky clean". And then clean them again, I'm not kidding.
After that use a clean cloth and wipe down the areas on both surfaces with rubbing alcohol a couple of times and after it dries apply the tape, or follow the directions for the adhesion promoter before applying the tape.
Using the steps I mentioned above, I installed one of those rear window / roof spoilers on my middle son's Acura TL 4 years ago with the 3M Outdoor Tape. The car has been through snow, rain, temp changes and in those 4 years the spoiler is still (I probably just jinxed myself) extremely secure. If your prep is good I would be shocked if this 3M tape didn't work.
Even though the molding probably came with 3M tape originally pre-installed, you are going to have to buy either 3M Auto Super Strength Molding tape or even one of the 3M HD Outdoor Mounting Tapes, both are weather resistant. If you want you could even buy a 3M adhesion promoter to use with the tape.
Make sure you remove any leftover adhesive from under your bumper and also from the rubber molding. Then make sure you thoroughly clean the rubber molding and under the bumper extremely well until they are both "squeaky clean". And then clean them again, I'm not kidding.
After that use a clean cloth and wipe down the areas on both surfaces with rubbing alcohol a couple of times and after it dries apply the tape, or follow the directions for the adhesion promoter before applying the tape.
Using the steps I mentioned above, I installed one of those rear window / roof spoilers on my middle son's Acura TL 4 years ago with the 3M Outdoor Tape. The car has been through snow, rain, temp changes and in those 4 years the spoiler is still (I probably just jinxed myself) extremely secure. If your prep is good I would be shocked if this 3M tape didn't work.
Last edited by JT4; 10-21-16 at 10:49 AM.
10-21-16, 11:02 AM
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Here's my suggestion. PREP, PREP, PREP the surface....If the surface wasn't thoroughly cleaned initially this could be why it fell off.
Even though the molding probably came with 3M tape originally pre-installed, you are going to have to buy either 3M Auto Super Strength Molding tape or even one of the 3M HD Outdoor Mounting Tapes, both are weather resistant. If you want you could even buy a 3M adhesion promoter to use with the tape.
Make sure you remove any leftover adhesive from under your bumper and also from the rubber molding. Then make sure you thoroughly clean the rubber molding and under the bumper extremely well until they are both "squeaky clean". And then clean them again, I'm not kidding.
After that use a clean cloth and wipe down the areas on both surfaces with rubbing alcohol a couple of times and after it dries apply the tape, or follow the directions for the adhesion promoter before applying the tape.
Using the steps I mentioned above, I installed one of those rear window / roof spoilers on my middle son's Acura TL 4 years ago with the 3M Outdoor Tape. The car has been through snow, rain, temp changes and in those 4 years the spoiler is still (I probably just jinxed myself) extremely secure. If your prep is good I would be shocked if this 3M tape didn't work.
Even though the molding probably came with 3M tape originally pre-installed, you are going to have to buy either 3M Auto Super Strength Molding tape or even one of the 3M HD Outdoor Mounting Tapes, both are weather resistant. If you want you could even buy a 3M adhesion promoter to use with the tape.
Make sure you remove any leftover adhesive from under your bumper and also from the rubber molding. Then make sure you thoroughly clean the rubber molding and under the bumper extremely well until they are both "squeaky clean". And then clean them again, I'm not kidding.
After that use a clean cloth and wipe down the areas on both surfaces with rubbing alcohol a couple of times and after it dries apply the tape, or follow the directions for the adhesion promoter before applying the tape.
Using the steps I mentioned above, I installed one of those rear window / roof spoilers on my middle son's Acura TL 4 years ago with the 3M Outdoor Tape. The car has been through snow, rain, temp changes and in those 4 years the spoiler is still (I probably just jinxed myself) extremely secure. If your prep is good I would be shocked if this 3M tape didn't work.
10-21-16, 11:24 AM
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There is no doubt about it. Surface preparation is the key. I've installed bug shields on pickups and sunroof wind deflectors using only tape, and, with proper surface preparation, I've had no issues. Also, I have no question the 3M makes the best tapes. I'm not sure what they have figured out that others haven't, but I've had better success with their products than I have with any others. That said, I'm not sure whether the location on the vehicle of the OPs installation might make it more vulnerable to stress from objects striking it or even wind to the extent that the installation might be more susceptible to failure than it would be with other locations on the vehicle.
Last edited by JT4; 10-21-16 at 11:33 AM.
10-21-16, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JT4
Here's my suggestion. PREP, PREP, PREP the surface....If the surface wasn't thoroughly cleaned initially this could be why it fell off.
Even though the molding probably came with 3M tape originally pre-installed, you are going to have to buy either 3M Auto Super Strength Molding tape or even one of the 3M HD Outdoor Mounting Tapes, both are weather resistant. If you want you could even buy a 3M adhesion promoter to use with the tape.
Make sure you remove any leftover adhesive from under your bumper and also from the rubber molding. Then make sure you thoroughly clean the rubber molding and under the bumper extremely well until they are both "squeaky clean". And then clean them again, I'm not kidding.
After that use a clean cloth and wipe down the areas on both surfaces with rubbing alcohol a couple of times and after it dries apply the tape, or follow the directions for the adhesion promoter before applying the tape.
Using the steps I mentioned above, I installed one of those rear window / roof spoilers on my middle son's Acura TL 4 years ago with the 3M Outdoor Tape. The car has been through snow, rain, temp changes and in those 4 years the spoiler is still (I probably just jinxed myself) extremely secure. If your prep is good I would be shocked if this 3M tape didn't work.
Even though the molding probably came with 3M tape originally pre-installed, you are going to have to buy either 3M Auto Super Strength Molding tape or even one of the 3M HD Outdoor Mounting Tapes, both are weather resistant. If you want you could even buy a 3M adhesion promoter to use with the tape.
Make sure you remove any leftover adhesive from under your bumper and also from the rubber molding. Then make sure you thoroughly clean the rubber molding and under the bumper extremely well until they are both "squeaky clean". And then clean them again, I'm not kidding.
After that use a clean cloth and wipe down the areas on both surfaces with rubbing alcohol a couple of times and after it dries apply the tape, or follow the directions for the adhesion promoter before applying the tape.
Using the steps I mentioned above, I installed one of those rear window / roof spoilers on my middle son's Acura TL 4 years ago with the 3M Outdoor Tape. The car has been through snow, rain, temp changes and in those 4 years the spoiler is still (I probably just jinxed myself) extremely secure. If your prep is good I would be shocked if this 3M tape didn't work.
Originally Posted by lesz
There is no doubt about it. Surface preparation is the key. I've installed bug shields on pickups and sunroof wind deflectors using only tape, and, with proper surface preparation, I've had no issues. Also, I have no question the 3M makes the best tapes. I'm not sure what they have figured out that others haven't, but I've had better success with their products than I have with any others. That said, I'm not sure whether the location on the vehicle of the OPs installation might make it more vulnerable to stress from objects striking it or even wind to the extent that the installation might be more susceptible to failure than it would be with other locations on the vehicle.
10-21-16, 12:56 PM
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That will do it. It dissolves adhesive. Always follow up any chemical like that with a cleaner like isopropyl alcohol to counteract the effect when finished.
