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jdunnalp · 03-27-2019, 12:35 PM

Does anybody have experience with using body trim tape to secure body moldings? In particular the lower trim for a '70 SWB? I am hesitant to drill holes for the clips and use the screws if I don't have to. Seems like the 3M tape would work pretty well. Thoughts?

Arnulfo · 03-27-2019, 01:01 PM

Cant comment on our trucks but will mention that ALL the plastic body parts around both sides of the lower half of my 06 cadillac escalade are FIRMLY attachedusing double sided adhesive tape. If you decide to try it , I would advise trying to get whatever brand the gm factory used if still available. Seems like a great idea. Hope it works for you.

sick472 · 03-27-2019, 01:42 PM

Disclaimer... I have not use double sided tape for trim,,,

But the trouble you will run into is that the lower trim for our trucks does not have much flat back to apply the tape. The trim is formed around the top an bottom edges for the clips and that is all you have to put tape on. The center section does not touch the truck body. There's not much surface area along the outer edges for the tape to stick to. I suppose you could put two or three layers of tape down the center to build up to meet the body panels. OR, I believe that they make clips for the lower molding that are to be used with tape or sheet metal screws. From what I have read from those that went that route...the plasctic clips and tape hold the trim off of the truck which looks loose to some.

I'm not saying that it won't work, but that's why I drilled the holes (and a few extras just to be sure it laid and stayed flat).

67_C-30 · 03-27-2019, 07:58 PM

This is what you need.

https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...ctinfo/62-885/

rockyrivermark · 03-28-2019, 08:27 AM

Some of my reproduction lower trim on my '70 c10 had 3M VHB tape on the clip. It's PSA, pressure sensitive adhesive and was installed properly.
its worked loose in the sun. I would advise the bolted on clip.
Mark

Tork? · 03-28-2019, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

This is what you need.

https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...ctinfo/62-885/

So double-side tape on both side of that clip?

03-27-2019, 12:35 PM	#1
jdunnalp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 63	'70 Lower trim question Does anybody have experience with using body trim tape to secure body moldings? In particular the lower trim for a '70 SWB? I am hesitant to drill holes for the clips and use the screws if I don't have to. Seems like the 3M tape would work pretty well. Thoughts?

03-27-2019, 01:01 PM	#2
Arnulfo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Los angeles Posts: 163	Re: '70 Lower trim question Cant comment on our trucks but will mention that ALL the plastic body parts around both sides of the lower half of my 06 cadillac escalade are FIRMLY attachedusing double sided adhesive tape. If you decide to try it , I would advise trying to get whatever brand the gm factory used if still available. Seems like a great idea. Hope it works for you.

03-27-2019, 01:42 PM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: '70 Lower trim question Disclaimer... I have not use double sided tape for trim,,, But the trouble you will run into is that the lower trim for our trucks does not have much flat back to apply the tape. The trim is formed around the top an bottom edges for the clips and that is all you have to put tape on. The center section does not touch the truck body. There's not much surface area along the outer edges for the tape to stick to. I suppose you could put two or three layers of tape down the center to build up to meet the body panels. OR, I believe that they make clips for the lower molding that are to be used with tape or sheet metal screws. From what I have read from those that went that route...the plasctic clips and tape hold the trim off of the truck which looks loose to some. I'm not saying that it won't work, but that's why I drilled the holes (and a few extras just to be sure it laid and stayed flat). __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

03-27-2019, 07:58 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: '70 Lower trim question This is what you need. https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...ctinfo/62-885/ __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-28-2019, 08:27 AM	#5
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: '70 Lower trim question Some of my reproduction lower trim on my '70 c10 had 3M VHB tape on the clip. It's PSA, pressure sensitive adhesive and was installed properly. its worked loose in the sun. I would advise the bolted on clip. Mark __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

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