Emblem Adhesive??

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I assume the current go-to for reattaching foil backed emblem decals / labels is the 3M stuff??
After restoring Dan's Fury III emblems I want to make sure his original labels stay put, and the glue doesn't show through.
Thanks for any input!!!

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Black Max? I have a friend that uses it to mount sights on high powered rifles and they have yet to come off.....
 
I use the 3M double sticky back for stuff like that and never a problem.
On little stuff I take one side of the film off and stick it to the emblem, then trim it to fit the emblem exactly then peel off the other side of the film and stick it on. (In the right place the first time or else :D)

It'll work fantastic for what you need if it works this well on small stuff.

I wanted this emblem here and it's nice and solid.

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TrailBeast said:
I use the 3M double sticky back for stuff like that and never a problem.
On little stuff I take one side of the film off and stick it to the emblem, then trim it to fit the emblem exactly then peel off the other side of the film and stick it on. (In the right place the first time or else :D)

It'll work fantastic for what you need if it works this well on small stuff.

I wanted this emblem here and it's nice and solid.

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Do you have a product #? I know 3M has different tapes. Not ready for it yet, but will need to put my PLYMOUTH emblem same spot and wasn't sure what to use.
 
mguner, just going by the name I'm not sure if that's going to work -- the decal is kind of see-through and goes where the white area is. I do like the review and hope to achieve permanence as well.

I'm also not too sure about the double backed sticky tape TrailBeast. I'm afraid it may be too thick and cause the decal to "ride higher" in the emblem channel than it was supposed to. These emblems are very small and the area I'm working with is barely an inch high and 1 1/2" wide.

Thank you gentlemen!
 
Lord fusor emblem adhesive transfer tape. I have used it plenty, and it's non volatile so it doesn't bite into the backing.... see if I can find a link. Puts a thin film of adhesive on where the emblem is tight to the car. Might be what you need or not.

Fusor® 160 Clear Double-Sided Emblem/Transfer Tape
 
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468MP is the number of it, and it's about .002 thick (maybe)
It came with my carbon fiber that I used on my dash.
Leanna, I think you are thinking of the tape stuff which this isn't.
This stuff is adhesive only once the two peel off sides are off, and it's absolutely clear and about as thick as a piece of Saran wrap and super tacky.

Up to 400 degree heat resistance, high sheer strength, chemical resistant and moisture proof.
 
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TrailBeast said:
468MP is the number of it, and it's about .002 thick (maybe)
It came with my carbon fiber that I used on my dash.
Leanna, I think you are thinking of the tape stuff which this isn't.
This stuff is adhesive only once the two peel off sides are off, and it's absolutely clear and about as thick as a piece of Saran wrap and super tacky.



Up to 400 degree heat resistance, high sheer strength, chemical resistant and moisture proof.
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Sounds similar to the stuff I posted.
 
Leanna, 3M Body Trim Adhesive, it is clear and works great for emblems
 
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Actually, in getting these out of their box again for the first time in a long while, they aren't decals at all. They're very, very thin sheets of stamped aluminum. Learn something new every day!!

I don't know if this changes the adhesive decision or not but I thought it may be important.

Thanks guys!!
 
CudaChick1968 said:
View attachment 1714955260 Actually, in getting these out of their box again for the first time in a long while, they aren't decals at all. They're very, very thin sheets of stamped aluminum. Learn something new every day!!

I don't know if this changes the adhesive decision or not but I thought it may be important.

Thanks guys!!
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I would recommend the stuff I told you about even more now.
You'll be busy restoring those for awhile. :D
 
It looks like those were pried off & bent in the process?

I have removed some but I put the emblems face down in a puddle of lacquer thinner. The foil will loosen & sometimes drop away on its own.
 
Alaskan_TA said:
It looks like those were pried off & bent in the proces.
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Actually Billy snagged them and said "I'll get those off of there. I've done it before" so I let him. It's not like him to tear stuff up though so I'd bet they didn't change from what was removed.

They cleaned up nicely with a ball of 00 steel wool. TrailBeast, that was easy compared to the pot metal the emblems are made out of.
 
This is a very sticky subject....

How about the 3M double sided tape, not the thick white stuff, the thin clear stuff with the sticky on both sides???
 
I believe that's what TrailBeast and George were talking about Karl. The residue that remains is yellowed and doesn't scrape off easily, but it's a very thin layer too.
You guys are probably right on the money for a suitable factory style replacement. Thank you all!!! Muahhhhhh
 
CudaChick1968 said:
I believe that's what TrailBeast and George were talking about Karl. The residue that remains is yellowed and doesn't scrape off easily, but it's a very thin layer too.
You guys are probably right on the money for a suitable factory style replacement. Thank you all!!! Muahhhhhh
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The three basic solvents are:

water
rubbing alcohol
mineral spirits

One of those three should help break down the sticky residue and remove it. Try a little in a hidden spot first for a test. You may need to let it soak in a bit to break itk down...

(One of the few "note to self things" I remember from HS chemistry class...)
 
I tried the water and alcohol (no effect), but since aluminum is very porous I'm hesitant to put any chemicals on it. Maybe a dab of Goo B Gone might do it.
 
CudaChick1968 said:
I tried the water and alcohol (no effect), but since aluminum is very porous I'm hesitant to put any chemicals on it. Maybe a dab of Goo B Gone might do it.
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From my old tape stripe days, glue gets soft at about 140°-150° F typically. Have you tried heating it and scraping some off with a plastic scraper?
 
CudaChick1968 said:
I tried the water and alcohol (no effect), but since aluminum is very porous I'm hesitant to put any chemicals on it. Maybe a dab of Goo B Gone might do it.
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Ronsonol lighter fluid is an excellent solvent. Removes the gum from self-adhesive stamps without damaging them. Will soften it that you can scrape it off, then wipe with clean fluid.
 
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