trim glue?

ztim · January 17th, 2008, 09:28 PM

What kind of glue is used for the metal decorative trim strips that are on the sides of a Delta 88 (1984)? On the hood it looks like that trim is held on with some kind of snap that goes through the metal. Would Marine Tex work on the prepared smooth surface? That seems to be pretty strong stuff. The new strip I made is aluminum.
Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/3M-MMM8001-Wea...0660690&sr=1-6

Oldsguy · January 18th, 2008, 05:51 AM

I don't know if the specific trim you are referring to uses glue or some other kind of snap or screw or clip but I can comment that I use a product from 3M that is specifically made for applying trim to cars. As with any adhesive, following directions and cleaning the surfaces makes it work the best.

ozoneblue · January 18th, 2008, 06:34 AM

Some trim can be held on by double sided tape

ztim · January 18th, 2008, 07:47 AM

Can't use double sided tape. It would be too thick. I think the 3-M idea would be best. I have something I used yesterday for the first time on my fish finder's transducer called Marine-Tex. That stuff is strong as steel! Maybe I'll try that. The metal trim I was talking about is smack down the middle of the car on each side. It is aluminum with a black rubber strip down the middle.

Thanks guys

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ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	trim glue? What kind of glue is used for the metal decorative trim strips that are on the sides of a Delta 88 (1984)? On the hood it looks like that trim is held on with some kind of snap that goes through the metal. Would Marine Tex work on the prepared smooth surface? That seems to be pretty strong stuff. The new strip I made is aluminum. Thanks http://www.amazon.com/3M-MMM8001-Wea...0660690&sr=1-6 Last edited by Oldsguy; January 18th, 2008 at 05:52 AM..

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Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I don't know if the specific trim you are referring to uses glue or some other kind of snap or screw or clip but I can comment that I use a product from 3M that is specifically made for applying trim to cars. As with any adhesive, following directions and cleaning the surfaces makes it work the best. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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January 18th, 2008, 06:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	Some trim can be held on by double sided tape

January 18th, 2008, 07:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	Can't use double sided tape. It would be too thick. I think the 3-M idea would be best. I have something I used yesterday for the first time on my fish finder's transducer called Marine-Tex. That stuff is strong as steel! Maybe I'll try that. The metal trim I was talking about is smack down the middle of the car on each side. It is aluminum with a black rubber strip down the middle. Thanks guys