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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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So I just had the king repainted and want to install my emblems back on the tank. I have looked at all the catalogs and can't seam to find any thick strong double sided tape.
Any suggestions of proven products? The emblems would be $100+ to replace so I need good stuff
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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We use this allot in a fleet garage.

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/3m-do...ided-tape.html
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Does 3M make some good products?? Id try a auto parts store...Napa
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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3m part# 06382, 06383 or 06385 depending on the width you need.
 
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3M VHB (very high bond) double-sided tape. Remove the OEM tape, then apply the VHB. Width wasn't critical since I used 1" wide and simply used multiple rows to cover the area and a sharp razor blade to trim the excess.

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Harleypingman
3M VHB (very high bond) double-sided tape. Remove the OEM tape, then apply the VHB. Width wasn't critical since I used 1" wide and simply used multiple rows to cover the area and a sharp razor blade to trim the excess.

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+1 .... expensive, but it works
Also try an Auto Body paint/equip supplier. I'm lucky enough to have one 1/2 mile away. 3M Body Trim Tape.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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an exacto knife comes in very handy when trimming off the excess too.
 
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My local Lowes store has a selection of 3M high bond, medium bond and different widths.
 
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+1 On the VHB tape. 3M makes alot of different thicknesses and a few different colors. McMaster-Carr sells it out of their cataloge if you can't find it elsewhere. It is definitely expensive but the stuff definitely sticks
 
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Also take a blow dryer or heat gun (carefully) after you apply it to warm it up and then keep some pressure on it until cool.
 
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