does anyone know the proper 3m tape to use to attach a bodykit?

i know they make it but im not sure of the correct one and where to buy it

 

auto paint supply store or bodyshop supply store..... I'm not sure what it is called but it is made by 3m .... its gray with red backing, very strong, perfect for body kits

 

yup..thats the one..i just dont know what its called

 

3M Attachment Solutions for Automotive Accessories...

http://cms.3m.com/cms/US/en/2-167/clFrcFU/view.jhtml

for body kits.. 3m suggests the use of PT1500 or 5567 or 5390 double stick "acrylic plus" tape

 

I would go with the acrylic plus. My kit was first attached with the standard gray double-sided tape. You could see the tape if you looked down at a seam line (my car is DB).

When I replaced the kit with the urethane kit, it was attached with the acrylic plus tape (which is black) and adhesion promoter was used. Made a HUGE difference....the seams are almost invisible when you look down on them, and nothing has moved in almost 9 months.

 

wait a minute...i bought the acrylic foam tape...it basically has all the same features as the acrylic plus and to tell you the truth i cant find the differences

and as far as adhesion promoter goes....i thought that stuff rips off the paint??..did you apply it to the paint..or are you talking about something else....

i am getting the esprit kit and all i really need to tape up is the rear piece to the stock bumper...its attached by bolts also so the tape is only precautionary

im assuming the adhesion promoter is for all surfaces EXEPT the paint?

 

i found all the necessary products at www.handsontools.com

i recommend anyone to go there ...they have EVERY body shop product thinkable

my only question remains...will adhesion promoter rip off the paint if i ever remove the kit?

 

The bolts will hold the piece on and keep it from falling off...the tape holds it FIRMLY against the original part. Remember the kit is flexible...it will leave a huge gap between the rear bumper and the rear skirt of the kit if no tape is used.

My body shop spoke with the 3M distributor, who recommended the adhesion promoter be used. [If you can find that old thread about the C-West body kit instructions, adhesion promoter is required for those installations, too.]

The adhesion promoter IS put on the existing paint. I think it can be removed with some solution (alcohol/water?) if you want to remove the piece later.

Check the 3M site for info about the adhesion promoter.

 

ok..thanks to mike i bought what i needed and i have a ton of it because i bought it from a body shop supply ditributor...if anyone needs some stuff ill prob have leftovers

 

Most OEM's use 3M 4229-P. It is a 1/32" thick acrylic foam tape. It is extremely strong. It is an exterior rated tape. I have been using it for my dash kits since 1992. It is used by GM to hang those massive body claddings on the Suburban and Tahoe. Automotive ratings are tougher than the industrial ratings of tapes. Heat and salt baths are where the 4229 shines best. It ain't cheap either. I feel like 3M is my partner sometimes. Promoter may be used and if put on to heavily may damage the paint. It is solvent based. A very light coating will not damage the paint. It may discolor it though.

 

i was told that the promoter 6396 used in tandem with the acrylic plus tape will be fine..the promoter is more of an alcohol based cleaner than a paint damaging glue..