installing chrome items

[azkruzn]

Hello everyone,new owner and proud to be a member of this forum,,a quick question about installing chrome items with the 3m tape. Is there a special procedure or method that is needed before installing these items?? Thank You!

[CREWZIN]

Welcome to the forum Yes, the area where the 3M tape will be adhering to should be clean and free from oil, grime and wax. There's products you can pick up at any auto store that will work well.

This is from a web site:

Choosing cleaning solution

As you may know, high quality adhesives are designed to create an excellent bond on clean, smooth, weather resistant surfaces that are free of grease, wax, and also silicone. In order to achieve a long lasting bond however; the surfaces must be thoroughly prepared.

A majority of experts recommend using isopropyl alcohol on the surface then wiping it with a clean cloth.

[Hooligan]

Many of my "chrome" mids are put on with 3 M tape.

BTW: Welcome to the Forum!!!!

[Cartman]

3M makes an Adhesion Promoter, that when applied after surface cleaning, will make that 3M tape stick way better.

[azkruzn]

Thanks for the great info. will be heading out later today to pick up the sealant. Peace!

[bobs turbo pt]

welcome to the board !!

[soonercruiser]

3 M Adhesion Promoter!!!
The individual blister packs are way too expensive in the box of 20.....$35 and up! Buying individual ones is likely to result in waste....not enough.....or too much for the job.
Get the adhesion promoter PEN! It's like a magic marker....lots of fluid...easy to use, and neat..not sloppy! And the price is right!

[azkruzn]

Hi all, found the 3m promoter but did not see the PEN, Sooner,can that be bought anywhere???

[soonercruiser]

Searched the web; wound up at Amazon.com > automotive > search for "adhesion promoter"....
The actual shipper was "kaylonmotorsports". Paid $14.98 for my pen.
Amazon.com: adhesion promoter: Automotive

[azkruzn]

Great,,,thanks Sooner,,