Which 3M double side tape?

Prissy · 12-25-2008, 11:16 AM

I am trying to mount a lip with 3M double side tape, but should I get the foam one or the then clear one? Thanks

thisguyhere · 12-25-2008, 11:32 AM

the red foam one works great

BoostedBMW · 12-25-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preciseeye

the red foam one works great

... I always use the thin red one.

Prissy · 12-25-2008, 11:53 AM

Thanks guys!! I had to post this here to get some fast replies because I am heading out to get it now

SV Concepts III · 12-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Yep, 3M Exterior Mounting Tape with the red/grey tape is the best.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-25-2008, 03:00 PM

I was wondering the same thing.
Need to install a couple spoilers

CFM3 · 12-25-2008, 03:13 PM

There is one at home depot that is from scotch and is double sided that works well also.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-25-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFM3

There is one at home depot that is from scotch and is double sided that works well also.

Good to know

Orient330iNYC · 12-25-2008, 03:21 PM

make sure its the grey high density foam with red release liner, NOT white foam with green and white release liner.

the white stuff wouldnt hold a bumper sticker on. the other stuff...

i used the grey high density foam tape to back up the bolts on a sparco pedal install on my old car. when i went to replace the pedals with some Heicos, i ended up bending both the brake pedal and the aluminum pedals, trying to remove them. the bond is that strong. heat up the surfaces and tape for a better hold, right now in NYC its too cold for a good bond. heatgun or hairdryer on low works well.

Prissy · 12-25-2008, 09:37 PM

damnnnnn I got the wrong 3M tape today, I got the green liner one instead of the red one... None of the store was open because of the holiday

I'll have to reinstall it, it's pain in the ass to take the screws out.

Orient330iNYC · 12-26-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prissy

damnnnnn I got the wrong 3M tape today, I got the green liner one instead of the red one... None of the store was open because of the holiday

I'll have to reinstall it, it's pain in the ass to take the screws out.

what color is the tape? grey or white?

E90 ANdy · 12-26-2008, 12:11 AM

Hey, what i have been using is VELCRO! Yes, i know it sounds weird and all, but there is a type of velcro with an industrial strength adhesive on both the felt and hook&loop parts, it peels off with some force and wont mess up your paint. This allows you to remove the lip when needed, Afew screws on the bottom wouldnt hurt either but yeah, for the upper parts where the bends and such are use the sticky velcro

BTW: it varies on the type of lip you're installation. if you have alot of flat surfaces where the lip and bumper meet i'd definitely use the velcro

get it at walmart in the fabric section.

CFM3 · 12-26-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prissy

damnnnnn I got the wrong 3M tape today, I got the green liner one instead of the red one... None of the store was open because of the holiday

I'll have to reinstall it, it's pain in the ass to take the screws out.

I did the same thing. They will be open tomorrow at least.

BoostedBMW · 12-26-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90 ANdy

Hey, what i have been using is VELCRO! Yes, i know it sounds weird and all, but there is a type of velcro with an industrial strength adhesive on both the felt and hook&loop parts, it peels off with some force and wont mess up your paint. This allows you to remove the lip when needed, Afew screws on the bottom wouldnt hurt either but yeah, for the upper parts where the bends and such are use the sticky velcro

BTW: it varies on the type of lip you're installation. if you have alot of flat surfaces where the lip and bumper meet i'd definitely use the velcro

get it at walmart in the fabric section.

I have used velcro extreme for some random stuff and its pretty strong, but I would still use the red 3M tape for any bodypart on the car. On my last car when I tried to remove a wing from the trunk when I was parting out the car I was tempted to bust out a claw hammer to try to pry the damn thing off. Once that stuff is set its great.

Prissy · 12-26-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

what color is the tape? grey or white?

Red/Gray this time (3M Scotch interior & exterior mounting tape [Super heavy duty])

mid-corner fun · 01-22-2009, 11:07 AM

Hey guys,
I'm reviving this thread as I found 2 different red liner/grey 3M tapes, which one did you use? Ready to install the Aero lip

Prissy · 01-22-2009, 12:47 PM

my packaging looks different but they tape itselve looks the same

canrhea · 01-22-2009, 05:44 PM

where do they have the 3M red/grey tape at?

SV Concepts III · 01-22-2009, 06:47 PM

Home Depot carries it.

e46charz · 01-22-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canrhea

where do they have the 3M red/grey tape at?

or kragen

mid-corner fun · 01-22-2009, 09:49 PM

got both types above at autozone but apparently it's too cold to use them at the moment. By accident (no, I usually don't RTFM) I noticed the packaging stating that the tape should be applied at >65F temp for proper bonding, we're getting nowhere near that anytime soon. My garage is in the 40s at most, 20s outside.

sigh...

Septro · 01-22-2009, 10:40 PM

I used the 3M double-sided tape (Grey with Red release liner) for putting on my spoiler and that shit sticks harder than White Phosphorous on Terrorists.

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