Attaching Trim With Adhesive? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2007, 04:14 PM

I'm thinking about welding up all the trim holes and using something similar to what EO's now use for attaching the trim. Seems like it would just make life much easier when it comes time to line it all up, and prevent any possible leaks. Opinions?

glock35ipsc · 08-23-2007, 04:20 PM

When I as building van conversions we use 3M double sided adhesive tape that is about 1/16" or so thick. You had better have it in the right place, cause it was a biatch to get off. Whatever you had to take off was destroyed in the removal process. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on your Tahoe trim.

1970bowtie · 08-23-2007, 04:20 PM

body shops use 3m double stick tape, i think its like 30 bucks a roll

glock35ipsc · 08-23-2007, 04:20 PM

Oh, I about forgot. If you do go that route, be sure to get 3M's adhesion promoter too. It just insures the stuff will not come off.

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2007, 04:33 PM

I bet I would have to use two layers or something thicker on the lower/side trim because of the deep roll on the edges.

Longhorn Man · 08-23-2007, 04:57 PM

I've lost a few longhorn badges, custom badges, and one CST 10 badge to the 3M tape, and the 3M glue. I would consider it for the light weight trim on the bottom of the truck body, but not the steel stuff.

**SactoJim** · 08-23-2007, 05:16 PM

They make clips for the lower mdgs that use dbl side tape, but once it is on the thickness of the tape and clip don't allow it to sit completely flush with the body.

3M does make a thinner dbl sided tape that will help.

I used "threaded" style clips on the ends of my lowers and then used clips with the skinny 3M tape.

My biggest concern with using tape all the way around would be the mouldings at the front edge of the door. If they lift a little, they may catch on the fender when the door is open and screw something up.

**jaros44sr** · 08-23-2007, 05:48 PM

Sounds like that might work out well, gotta remember that

08-23-2007, 04:14 PM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Attaching Trim With Adhesive? I'm thinking about welding up all the trim holes and using something similar to what EO's now use for attaching the trim. Seems like it would just make life much easier when it comes time to line it all up, and prevent any possible leaks. Opinions?

08-23-2007, 04:20 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Attaching Trim With Adhesive? When I as building van conversions we use 3M double sided adhesive tape that is about 1/16" or so thick. You had better have it in the right place, cause it was a biatch to get off. Whatever you had to take off was destroyed in the removal process. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on your Tahoe trim. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-23-2007, 04:20 PM	#3
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: Attaching Trim With Adhesive? body shops use 3m double stick tape, i think its like 30 bucks a roll __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8 Last edited by 1970bowtie; 08-23-2007 at 04:22 PM.

08-23-2007, 04:20 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Attaching Trim With Adhesive? Oh, I about forgot. If you do go that route, be sure to get 3M's adhesion promoter too. It just insures the stuff will not come off. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-23-2007, 04:33 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Attaching Trim With Adhesive? I bet I would have to use two layers or something thicker on the lower/side trim because of the deep roll on the edges.

08-23-2007, 04:57 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Attaching Trim With Adhesive? I've lost a few longhorn badges, custom badges, and one CST 10 badge to the 3M tape, and the 3M glue. I would consider it for the light weight trim on the bottom of the truck body, but not the steel stuff.

08-23-2007, 05:16 PM	#7
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Attaching Trim With Adhesive? They make clips for the lower mdgs that use dbl side tape, but once it is on the thickness of the tape and clip don't allow it to sit completely flush with the body. 3M does make a thinner dbl sided tape that will help. I used "threaded" style clips on the ends of my lowers and then used clips with the skinny 3M tape. My biggest concern with using tape all the way around would be the mouldings at the front edge of the door. If they lift a little, they may catch on the fender when the door is open and screw something up. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

08-23-2007, 05:48 PM	#8
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Attaching Trim With Adhesive? Sounds like that might work out well, gotta remember that __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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