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Old May 5, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Default Which epoxy for my TTE?

I bought my tte lip used and it didnt come with the epoxy so i was wanting to know which one i should use, theirs so many to choose from..

What i had holding it on recently started loosing stregnth and went so i took it off, now of course someone is having a photoshoot tomorow..just my luck i wanted to slap this thing on tonight or tomorow..any help on which one i should use?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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would it be too risky to just use the screws?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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well i use those too on the bottom, but the front will have a gap like the grand canyon lol..


..just rememebrd to PM you, sry man
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Old May 5, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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i used epoxy, but then it pisses me off cuz it doesnt flex. now i use silicone. it works great and it flexes for when u hit stuff
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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silicone glue? Is it strong, no gaps, etc..
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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i first used the gorilla epoxy,works good but it shows the yellow after it dries.now im using the permatex clear epoxy they sell at walmart its like 4 bucks and they dry fast.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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how well does it hold, do I get just the normal epoxy?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Go too pepboys or autozone and buy the epoxy used to put on a windshield. All you need to do is put it in a caulk gun and your good to go!
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I have this for sale for $20 plus shipping. PM me if you're interested.This is the original adhesive kit that come with the TTE kit.

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Originally Posted by corkycal
I have this for sale for $20 plus shipping. PM me if you're interested.This is the original adhesive kit that come with the TTE kit.

anthony i think this is your best bet, gl
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Get the automotive adhesive made to bond polyurethane to metal/painted surfaces. I used that type of adhesive to graft my urethane side skirts to the shell of an OEM side skirt with a lot of success. It is flexible, can sand to a feathered edge, and bonds extremely well. They also have adhesive for different materials like fiberglass and such, so just buy the one you need.
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^^ know where i can get a hold of that?
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Originally Posted by dejavu157
^^ know where i can get a hold of that?
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who makes it..
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Originally Posted by BKGEE83
anthony i think this is your best bet, gl
Thanks man im considering it, i just wanted to have it on today but it doesnt look like thats going to happen for the photoshoot

once you have that tte on and take it off the front kinda looks pretty bad without it lol
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Originally Posted by Anthony
Thanks man im considering it, i just wanted to have it on today but it doesnt look like thats going to happen for the photoshoot

once you have that tte on and take it off the front kinda looks pretty bad without it lol
use doeble sided tape or something else meanwhile u get the original from the other guy
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