rubber strips

howett · Post by **howett** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 7:50 pm

Hi,

Although most on here are trying to remove the rubber strips down the side of the polo I am looking to stick part of mine back on (controversial, maybe!) where is has come unstuck. Can anyone suggest the best way, i.e. glue or buying a new adhesive backing strip perhaps?

Thanks.

James0121 · Post by **James0121** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 7:52 pm

hey up

when i removed one of mine it removed the paint so i put it back on. I used some silicon sealent not sure if thats the right stuff to used but i havent had any probs been on 6 months and hasnt moved

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 12:20 am

youd prob be best using a double sided adhesive foam from most motor shops,

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:44 pm

i had the same problem. Put some double sided tape from a car shop on in May, and it's looking a little loose in places. If you want a more permanent fix, then silicone sealant may be better, provided you are careful with it!!!

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:00 pm

yeah,,,very careful

bstardchild · Post by **bstardchild** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:04 pm

James0121 wrote:hey up

when i removed one of mine it removed the paint so i put it back on. I used some silicon sealent not sure if thats the right stuff to used but i havent had any probs been on 6 months and hasnt moved

Be very very carefull with silicone sealant - it has a lot of acid in it and will cause corrosion - sikaflex is what you need if you want to glue stuff on but double sided high density foam tape is best for an easy removed if you ever need too method

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:47 pm

youve hit the nail on the head there old lad

howett · Post by **howett** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:03 pm

much appreciated. Since only a small part is coming off will probably use the glue rather than taking the whole thing off to replace the backing.