on the touring hard bads, there is a metal protector on the hood latches. It looks to
be held on with adhesive.

One of my metal do hickies fell off and I need to re-attach. What is a good adhesive that won't eat the paint or plastic? Of course needs strong metal to plastic strength.

 

How about a photo of what you are looking at

 

silicone

 

I lost one on my 97 RK, picked up one at he stealers, matter of fact they wre so
cheap I picked up 2..Still less than HD..LOL
But do claen the area good where the new soft back tape goes.....Tenn.Vol.