[Fleshrot]

Has anyone else had this happen?
I installed the self-adhesive grille strips from Coastal Metals this summer. All was fine and dandy until October/November when the edges started coming un-glued. I've tried other adhesives (3M spray glue, and some automotive trim glue from Wal-Mart). They all last until it rains (which is like every 3 days here).
Before I Epoxy the living sh*t out of the strips and permanently fix them to the grille, I was wondering if there is something else I should try.

Thanks!

Aaron

 

[BlueDevil]

zip ties at the end of em

 

[Fleshrot]

Good suggestion. I just ran home at lunch and tried the cable tie suggestion. It works, but looks kinda ghetto. I can't see it from far away, but up close, it's quite visable.

Hmmm.

 

[studybuddy]

Try silicone

 

[Fleshrot]

Study -
I picked up some silicone-based adhesive, and applied it this morning. Holding it tight with cable ties for the next 12 hours or so. I'll let you know how it works.

Thanks!

 

[frankmusic]

Have check out this site? There is a 'how-to' called tricked out grille on that site. :smiley69:

http://www.our350z.com/todo-1.html

 

[Fleshrot]

Originally posted by frankmusic@Jan 21 2005, 12:38 PM
Have check out this site? There is a 'how-to' called tricked out grille on that site. :smiley69:

http://www.our350z.com/todo-1.html

Ohh sh*t... That's just too easy. I wish I wouldn't have cut the chrome pieces too short. I didn't cut them long enough to wrap around.

 

[Pitlizard]

Have check out this site? There is a 'how-to' called tricked out grille on that site. :smiley69:

I have had the Chrome grille strips on since 11/02, I hot glued the underside about every 4 inchs. If you do not use something when the sun heats them up they will come lose.

 

[frankmusic]

Have check out this site? There is a 'how-to' called tricked out grille on that site. :smiley69:
I have had the Chrome grille strips on since 11/02, I hot glued the underside about every 4 inchs. If you do not use something when the sun heats them up they will come lose.
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That's an excellent suggestion. I like the added insurance the glue gun could provide!

:clap:

 

[Fleshrot]

I found a solution... Epoxy on the ends of the strips (about the first 6 inches on either end).