Two Sided Tape

[Windancer]

To All

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I now have a PT Convertible as my second vehicle. I have looked a many of the aftermarket parts sites and it is overwhelming to say the least.

I really want to add the Chrysler PT Body Kit which is basically 2 pieces of plastic to both the front and back bumpers as well as the side panels. After doing some research, I see that pretty much all of the aftermarket parts are attached using 3M double sided tape.

I'm interested in hearing opinions on the application of add ons using this two sided tape. In talking to my dealer, who hasn't really done much of this, did tell me that they had trouble with one PT that the owner had the same thing installed.

One thing to keep in mind that I live in the heart of the Canadian Prairies where winters can be very cold. Still unsure if I will even drive this in the winter but it will be exposed to temperature extremes.

Thanks in advance for any insight that you be able to give.

Regards
Terry

[Hooligan]

I have put mods on the car using 3M tape and have had no trouble. Of course, I live in Florida. Honestly, I haven't heard of any trouble with the tape IF you prep the area with wax remover. You can get it at most auto stores and use plenty, don't skimp!!!

[MTL09]

and u can buy wider exterior two sided tape by 3m also in
some hardware stores.....I've used this up here on a few things
and so far so good.....

mike

[CREWZIN]

I've also had the body shop use small self-threading screws on the body parts where it doesn't show.

[bobs turbo pt]

i have used the tape not on my car and it has worked great , i also like crewzins idea !!

[soonercruiser]

I would echo the WIDER body tape; and reinforce with screws.
Soonercruiser was in the shop for paint repair of a run in with a flying wheel cover, and I had them remount a Xenon side skirt while it was in the shop. I had leaned on it pretty hard one time doing a mod, and felt it pop in the middle. The ends are screwed into the wheel wells...but it still popped loose. I could see that the original body shop had used a rather narrow tape.
The other side is doing OK for now.

[MOPAR43]

I have used 3M two-sided tape with no bad experience. The important thing that I echo is surface preparation as being the key. Also, the temperature of the surfaces is also important; my rule is to not apply anything unless the air temp is at least 65 degrees.

I have NEVER had an item come off my cars and I have been using the product on a total of four cars in the last six years.

Remember, the factory uses the equivalent of two-sided tape, too. My advice, is if you can use a screw or a clip, use it. Otherwise feel free to use tape everywhere else as long as surface prep and temperature guidelines are followed.

P.S. Be sure to always store your materials at room temperature whenever possible!

Good luck!

[Windancer]

Originally Posted by Windancer

Thanks in advance for any insight that you be able to give.

Thanks again to everyone for you insight and helping a newbie owner. My ground effects package is on it's way.

Regards
Terry

[Goldenturtle02]

Some body shop supply shops carry an adhesive promoter (SP??) that makes the 3m tape even stickier. I added some skinny chrome accents to the interior and had problems with it staying in place. When I applied the promoter stuff it got REAL sticky. I had cleaned before it with wax remover and isoprople alcohol. it still didnt stick....BUT it does now!

[soonercruiser]

Turtleman!
You're right! WE forgot that!
Most good parts places send you "adhesion promoter" with their parts that use 3M adhesive tape. I believe that you can even buy you own at most auto supply stores.