what is the best type of tape for fixing on the green side bump strips on a fiesta rs turbo? i brought some 25mm wide stuff on a roll from local paint suppliers and they have only been on there a month and with the sun they are starting to peel back. does anyone know of a good strong tape? or something else i could use. thanks

 

3M tape from Brown Brothers or the like

 

But if your side strips were damaged (stretched) when they were removed, then they will never stay on properly (unless you use a strong adhesive)

 

is it the stuff with the green backing you peel off?

just seen this what do you think to that?


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ill try brown brothers now m8 thx

 

No thats shit, got to be 3M, comes in a plastic case with 3M all over it about 20 quid for a roll which is 8 mm wide

 

do you have a web addy mate for the tape? needs to be 25mm wide as the mouldings are about 30mm

 

so put three rows of 8mm

Besides they do make wider.... 8mm was an example

 

they are the old ones going back on as cant get new ones anywhere . would you suggest using something else other than a tape then? they did get slightly kinked but not to bad

 

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thanks mate ill go have a look now

 

Product Catalogue for Automotive Aftermarket 3M™ Adhesives 3M™ Auto Adhesive Tapes





3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape
[click to enlarge] A versatile, double sided foam tape for critical fixing applications, and made from high density acrylic foam. Supplied as rolls in 0.8mm and 1.1mm thicknesses and a choice of 6 widths from 6mm to 50mm.







Part No: Description Size Items/Unit
80318 Black, 2 rolls per pack 1.1mm x 6mm x 40m 12
80319 Black 1 roll per pack 1.1mm x 9mm x 20m 12
80320 Black 1 roll per pack 1.1mm x 12mm x 20m 12
80322 Black 1 roll per pack 1.1mm x 19mm x 20m 12
80323 Black 1 roll per pack 1.1mm x 25mm x 20m 12


Additional Information

Offering high adhesive strength, 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape is OEM specified and suited to applications with a high adhesive requirement such as body side mouldings, badges and bumper trims. Combines high conformability, high peel strength, elasticity and internal strength.

 

links wont work, but find bodyshop supplies adhesive tapes etc

 

thanks mate your a star. would you say the 0.8mm thickness would be the one to go for ? or would the 1.1mm be stronger?

 

You want 25 mm width dont you?
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80323 Black 1 roll per pack 1.1mm x 25mm x 20m 12

 

As I say though if trims are badly kinked, you gonna struggle to make it look nice whatever you use

You coould try warming them up in an oven on a flat surface or something, see if they reshape

 

yes but it says they do two thicknesses further up. 0.8mm or 1.1mm

 

i wouldnt say there badly kinked as were very carfully removed. its mainly on the ends where they are starting to lift up

 

1.1 will take up irregularities a little better

 

You will need to clean everything thoroughly with a wipe first before fitment too, BBrothers will selll you this also

 

what is that called ? like a panel wipe?

 

yeah that should do

 

 

use stickerflex wont come off again

 

it makes a big difference if you warm the glue on the tape up a bit with the heat gun then stick it staight on