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Still Pat:
I know, not the best pic. but if you blow it up & look by the front lic. plate area, you can see lt. I call it a chrome strip, but it's not really. It's LIKE body side molding, but on the bumper. How do I "glue" it back on? I *THINK* I recall reading somewhere use alcohol (NOT booze) to clean it. Would this be appropriate? Sedan in the background, NOT the wagon, sorry.

AMC of Houston:
I use 3M molding tape; after of course cleaning off all the old crap.   There's probably something better out there, now that glue plays a big part in bodywork nowadays.

Still Pat:
Thanks George. Is that type of alcohol good to clean it up before I put the tape on?

AMC of Houston:
First I get all the glue off of course - using Goo Gone or 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover (the 3M stuff has gotten expensive!) or whatever I can find that'll melt the crap without dissolving the rubber.   Then I clean with Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover (Dupli-Color because I got a smokin' deal on a case a while back), then a final wipe with AutoZone Brake Cleaner (I love that stuff - good for what ails you!).    Of course alcohol will work OK too for a final cleanup; I just like the stronger stuff myself.   The cleaner it is, the better it'll stay stuck.

Still Pat:
Makes sense! Now IF the temperature ever gets to a civilized level again ...!

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