HELP!!! CF fang cover coming loose!
 

I got some 3m tapes to install my Carbon Fiber fang cover but the tape don’t stick to the CF very well. Anyone know a good 3M bonding agent or something I can use? Mine CF fang cover keep coming loose. Thanks for any help!

3M VHB... :yum:

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wtf... here, a roll of tape.

http://www.industrialsupplies.com/im...cts/BP1753.jpg




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thats what i've used ...the 3M VHB ...didnt work for me.

hummm... which VHB part number did you use?

I use this stuff: 3MTM VHBTM Heavy Duty Mounting Tape 5952 Black

3M 4926 VHB Double Sided Tape. Whats a good bonding agent for CF?

i recommend a few coats of adhesion promotor (spray you can buy at autoparts store) on the CF back side, fully dry (maybe 1-2 hrs? read label).


then clean the bumper side with rubbing alcohol.

then re-try the VHB tape using a heat gun or in the sun keep it warm to the touch. GL!

My fangs fit so snug, I didn't even really need the tape

It was the upper trim that needed lots of it.

Also look in Home Depot (Lowes too i nthe US) for a tape called "No more Nails".

I think 3M tape is rated to hold 5lbs, No More Nails does 10lbs

I was talking about the fang:ughdance:

If you're worried about the cover coming loose and flying off, it won't. I've had mine on for years and have sped much faster than I should have. You will probably need glue if the cover has warped and won't stick to your bumper.

I sprayed the underside of the CF fang cover with Loctite adhesive spray to see if it help the tape stick better. I'm letting it dry right now. I will let you guys know how it turn out.

Do it in warm weather and hold that sh!t for a couple mins. Worked for me!

Heres pic of the fang coming loose.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1335728201

I took the fang off and masked to be ready for spray.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1335727276

I used Loctite water and heat resistant adhesive spray on the back on the fang. The adhesive didn't hold to the fang's back side as well as I thought but it holds a lot better then the tape did.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1335727076
http://www.the370z.com/attachments/e...oose-spray.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1335727276

I let it dry over night then put the 3m double sided black tape on.This time the tape holds a lot better with the adhesive spray.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1335727276


Put the fang back on. Hold on to the bumper a lot better now. :happydance:

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1335728135