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lakers67 · 05-31-2011, 12:45 AM

I have a few painted billet knobs for the radio, ac controls etc. Problem is they fall off once in a while! I bought some 3M tape from an auto store, but its too thick! I have been researching for a 3M tape slim enough to fit inside the knob with no sucess! Looking for a little help! Thanks in advance!

Capthowdy · 05-31-2011, 12:54 AM

I used some hot hobby glue...from a small gun..my wife does flower stuff and it worked good and wont hurt anything either...just use a tiny bit and make sure it real clean

dragonZ28 · 05-31-2011, 02:52 AM

You can remove the liner from 3M tape and stretch the tape by hand and place it where it needs to go. Be sure to use adhesion promoter. The grip will be really strong and you can stretch the thickness literally in half if you want. Make sure your hands are really clean or you'll contaminate the tape.

SSTG · 05-31-2011, 07:41 AM

3M makes a liquid adhesive also.

Synner · 05-31-2011, 08:55 AM

There's double sided tape out there that isn't thick foam; it looks just like scotch tape only a bit narrower and sticky on both sides. Found it at wally world the last time I got some.

Sir Nuke · 05-31-2011, 10:48 AM

when I need to something that needs to be REALLY THIN and as long as I am not worried about trying tio get it back off again....you could try the GEL type Super Glue. it works for me!

05-31-2011, 12:45 AM	#1
lakers67 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 321	3M Tape??? I have a few painted billet knobs for the radio, ac controls etc. Problem is they fall off once in a while! I bought some 3M tape from an auto store, but its too thick! I have been researching for a 3M tape slim enough to fit inside the knob with no sucess! Looking for a little help! Thanks in advance!

05-31-2011, 12:54 AM	#2
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	I used some hot hobby glue...from a small gun..my wife does flower stuff and it worked good and wont hurt anything either...just use a tiny bit and make sure it real clean __________________ THE "MENACE"

05-31-2011, 10:48 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,680 View My Garage	when I need to something that needs to be REALLY THIN and as long as I am not worried about trying tio get it back off again....you could try the GEL type Super Glue. it works for me! __________________

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05-31-2011, 02:52 AM	#3
dragonZ28 Drives: 2001 T/A, 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,426	You can remove the liner from 3M tape and stretch the tape by hand and place it where it needs to go. Be sure to use adhesion promoter. The grip will be really strong and you can stretch the thickness literally in half if you want. Make sure your hands are really clean or you'll contaminate the tape.

05-31-2011, 07:41 AM	#4
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	3M makes a liquid adhesive also.

05-31-2011, 08:55 AM	#5
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	There's double sided tape out there that isn't thick foam; it looks just like scotch tape only a bit narrower and sticky on both sides. Found it at wally world the last time I got some.