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rubber strips
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 7:50 pm
by howett
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.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 7:52 pm
by James0121
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
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 12:20 am
by R1CH
youd prob be best using a double sided adhesive foam from most motor shops,
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:44 pm
by dragon_green
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!!!
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:00 pm
by R1CH
yeah,,,very careful
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:04 pm
by bstardchild
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
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:47 pm
by R1CH
youve hit the nail on the head there old lad
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:03 pm
by howett
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.