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What's a real good strong brand of trim adhesive?

Old 02-16-2006, 09:16 PM
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Went to dinner with my wife last night, in a less than desirable location and when we came out of the restaurant, some Delinquent/Vandal/ P.I.T.A.- decided to use either a screw-driver or other flat tool and pryed away my side molding just below the gas tank cap.
I managed to get it back into place , but they sheared the two front clips so now the molding is not flush with the side of the car-

Whats a real good / strong brand of Trim Adhesive that will hold up to all kinds of weather - i live in northern NJ

Thanks.
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Try 3M double sided foam adhesive tape. Should be able to get it at HD or Lowes.
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There is also a trim and weatherstrip adhesive that can be used.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
There is also a trim and weatherstrip adhesive that can be used.

Also made by 3M or a different brand?
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There are many out there. You'd need to find some and research it. the 3M tape should also do the trick as mentioned.
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Default Re: What'* a real good strong brand of trim adhesive?

Originally Posted by fantascp
Went to dinner with my wife last night, in a less than desirable location and when we came out of the restaurant, some Delinquent/Vandal/ P.I.T.A.- decided to use either a screw-driver or other flat tool and pryed away my side molding just below the gas tank cap.
I managed to get it back into place , but they sheared the two front clips so now the molding is not flush with the side of the car-

Whats a real good / strong brand of Trim Adhesive that will hold up to all kinds of weather - i live in northern NJ

Thanks.

Thanks for the help.
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Man, I'm sorry. I'm normally pretty laid back, but vandalism on someone else'* car just makes my blood boil. To me, it'* like spray painting over an artist'* painting. We/I work on the look of our car to make it uniquely ours, and they ruin that...for what? Sigh...
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The 3M weatherstrip and trim adhesive is designed for the very purpose you need it for. Most auto parts stores sell it in a package that has a cylindrical clear bubble glued to a flat cardboard hanger.

The tape is a medium gray color with a red release liner on it. It will give you a permanent bond if you get both surfaces very clean first.
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