How to re-install

Still Pat · August 01, 2022, 07:07:29 PM

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 · August 01, 2022, 10:45:18 PM

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 · August 02, 2022, 10:16:24 AM

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

AMC of Houston · August 02, 2022, 04:36:59 PM

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 · August 02, 2022, 04:59:48 PM

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

mudkicker715 · August 02, 2022, 09:16:52 PM

AMCofHouston is awesome. this is just one reason he was elevated in rank. kudos to you for everything you do. I think I have rights to hijack and compliment.

vangremlin · August 03, 2022, 11:17:30 AM

Quote from: mudkicker715 on August 02, 2022, 09:16:52 PM
AMCofHouston is awesome. this is just one reason he was elevated in rank. kudos to you for everything you do. I think I have rights to hijack and compliment.

Agreed! He is a wealth of knowledge and always willing to share! Thanks.

AMC of Houston · August 03, 2022, 03:39:04 PM

Awww geez....I'm blushing now. Thanks for the compliments. We old guys can't keep all that "real-world experience" knowledge to ourselves -- wouldn't be right!

Still Pat · August 08, 2022, 03:21:23 PM

I'm baaaack! This was all I could find at Slow Reilly's. Y'all think this will be close enough? No Goo Gone, No Duplicolor wax remover, & of course, no Zone brake cleaner. I don't think the brand name will be a big deal there.

AMC of Houston · August 08, 2022, 11:18:44 PM

Never tried decal remover before - except about a century ago when I was building plastic models. Acetone would also probably be good for a final cleanup.

Still Pat · August 09, 2022, 09:32:17 AM

Thanks again for the advice George!

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