RICHIERICH Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hi, I purchased some aluminium trims for central air vents, a while ago and found they were not sticking properly, they were coming adrift. They were secured with 3m stuff. i cleaned and removed it all and applied some industrial strength double sided tape which is incredibly sticky. I thought it did the job, then next day they had come adrift again in the bottom corners. Anyway long story cut short Does any1 know what could be used? dont wanna use any glues/araldite etc... as it will be ruined when i come to sell it or remove them Cheers peeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 as it will be ruined when i come to sell it or remove them Cheers peeps. Why would you want to remove them and or remove them when you sell it? Think it helps to slightly bend them first to the contour of the dash. But i dont know what people have used to stick them down with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHIERICH Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 well.......i wouldnt remove them but i dont want the vents damaged, ie super glue making the plastic go white etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 as it will be ruined when i come to sell it or remove them Cheers peeps. Think it helps to slightly bend them first to the contour of the dash. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Are they the metal type or the sticker type (JDM) > ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Are they the metal type or the sticker type (JDM) > ? with bending to the dash I would say that means the metal version and secured with 3M stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Are they the metal type or the sticker type (JDM) > ? with bending to the dash I would say that means the metal version and secured with 3M stuff Thread title is a give away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbie Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I have these and found they stuck OK. Most probably depends what was on the dash in the first place. Most dash treaments leave behind a silicone based protection which plays havoc with adhesives. The only way to clean thoroughly before application is by using an isopropyl alcohol based wipe ( usually found in some pre injection wipes ). Hard to get hold of now as Pharmicists have been benned from selling it in a bottle. CD cleaner is usually same stuff. Worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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