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Old 07-31-2013, 12:51 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by Kronix View Post
3dCarbon sends the cheapest grade 3m tape with their kit. Don't even bother using it. 3m makes several grades of their double sided tape, I myself wasn't comfortable using tape to have them hold exactly for the reason what happened to you. The fix, use windshield adhesive, it comes in a caulk like tube and just run a bead down the inside edge where you're supposed to put the tape, those babies will never come off unless you want to take them off.
I agree it's all about the grade of tape/adhesive and good surface prep. I had an interior trim kit on my last car with several pieces in vulnerable areas, and all the pieces held tight and looked good after many years.
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