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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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What do you guys recommend aas an adhesive to hold on bolt covers (i.e. rocker box covers). Thanks in advance
 
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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... not sure if i get this... but the rocker boxes should be held on by BOLTS not an adhesive
 
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Use clear silicone caulking!
 
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Thanks!!
 
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What DavidsDad said.
+1 clear silicone
 
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Buy the good stuff do not buy cheap home depot crap
 
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Used the HD covers without anything...popped on and still there after 2+K miles. Instructions made no mention of using an adhesive.
 
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geez I've never heard of this adhesive am I missing something ?????
 
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Originally Posted by pappy43
Used the HD covers without anything...popped on and still there after 2+K miles. Instructions made no mention of using an adhesive.
Same here...
 
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I'm sure hoping he meant covers which go over the Rocker box covers bolts.
 
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