How to re-install

[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 ...!

[mudkicker715]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks again for the advice George!