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Old 04-07-2018, 05:39 PM   #1
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Default Sikaflex or 3M tape?

What's better to use for plastic parts like side skirts? I have autobody double sided tape & sikaflex 291.
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Old 04-07-2018, 08:02 PM   #2
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Default Re: Sikaflex or 3M tape?

Never had a problem using 3M automotive tape with plastic or perspex accessories on cars.
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Old 04-07-2018, 08:07 PM   #3
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Default Re: Sikaflex or 3M tape?

Sikaflex will guarantee permanent adhesion where 3M tape will allow easy removal if needed.
Your choice.


Last time I had to remove a side skirt that had sikaflex the paint of the door came with it resulting in one stuffed skirt....lol
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Do not sikaflex. Nearly impossible to remove and will cause paint damage in the process.
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Old 05-07-2018, 02:40 PM   #5
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Default Re: Sikaflex or 3M tape?

Thanks guys, I was thinking that if you had to replace them it would be a nightmare to remove with the sikaflex.

The clips, screws & tape should be more than enough to fix them.
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