Evo-R side blades problem

BlackZ85 · 11-21-2012, 06:16 PM

Today was the 3rd day I installed the side blades. While I was getting my car waxed, the side blades just dropped...seems like the screws that came with it didn't stick at all. Anybody had this problem?

JMac88 · 11-21-2012, 07:08 PM

ya, the screws are a back up any ways the 3m should be the main source of adhesion. Probably means you did not clean the surfaces well enough before applying the double sided tape. Had this happen to me, so i made sure to clean everthing really well the second time and still solid like a rock now.

BlackZ85 · 11-21-2012, 09:20 PM

What kind of 3m tape do u use? I searched and they give me soo much different kind, I want to get the strongest hold.

Trips · 11-21-2012, 09:28 PM

Try looking for 3M VHB tape its probably one of the strongest tapes

BlackZ85 · 11-21-2012, 09:39 PM

Thanks guys, will give those ideas a try

EVOR · 11-21-2012, 10:01 PM

I'll try to see if I can get bigger screws for these.

axmea? · 11-22-2012, 12:17 AM

Get better tape and solid grip screws. They usually stay secure if properly installed -- no offense.

Baer383 · 11-22-2012, 12:24 PM

If you use these pads before you put on the tape you won't even need the screws.

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cheshirecat · 11-22-2012, 12:31 PM

3M VHB is definitely the way to go. The screws really need to be looked at as more of a safety feature than an actual anchor. Be sure to clean the surfaces thoroughly before applying the tape.

BlackZ85 · 11-22-2012, 02:51 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, happy thanksgiving Z lovers

scottIN · 11-23-2012, 09:21 AM

Jay told me no tape - screws only. Uh. Don't think they'd go 5 miles like that. I put *some* tape on mine + the screws. This winter I'm going to pull them off and redo them by taking off the current tape, marking the edge that goes under the rocker and then laying down a bunch of tape anywhere it will make contact underneath. I used the 3M tape the first time, but I think I'm going to go to a thin tape. I've got some stuff we use in the engraving business that will hold anything. I think one of the issues is that padded tape allows the wind to flex them a bit and work them lose.

gurneyeagle · 11-23-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

If you use these pads before you put on the tape you won't even need the screws.

3M Adhesion Promoter - MTAutosportsonline

Sorry to jack the thread.

So, is the adhesion promoter simply a cleaning pad?

Baer383 · 11-23-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Sorry to jack the thread.

So, is the adhesion promoter simply a cleaning pad?

It is a small sponge with the adhesion promoter already on it.

11-21-2012, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	Evo-R side blades problem Today was the 3rd day I installed the side blades. While I was getting my car waxed, the side blades just dropped...seems like the screws that came with it didn't stick at all. Anybody had this problem?

11-21-2012, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
JMac88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 416 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	ya, the screws are a back up any ways the 3m should be the main source of adhesion. Probably means you did not clean the surfaces well enough before applying the double sided tape. Had this happen to me, so i made sure to clean everthing really well the second time and still solid like a rock now. __________________ Full Mod List

11-21-2012, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Try looking for 3M VHB tape its probably one of the strongest tapes gurneyeagle likes this.

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EVOR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,647 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z #80 Rep Power: 45	I'll try to see if I can get bigger screws for these. __________________ WWW.EVO-R.NET

11-22-2012, 12:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Get better tape and solid grip screws. They usually stay secure if properly installed -- no offense. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

11-21-2012, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	What kind of 3m tape do u use? I searched and they give me soo much different kind, I want to get the strongest hold.

11-21-2012, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys, will give those ideas a try

11-22-2012, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	If you use these pads before you put on the tape you won't even need the screws. 3M Adhesion Promoter - MTAutosportsonline __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

11-22-2012, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	3M VHB is definitely the way to go. The screws really need to be looked at as more of a safety feature than an actual anchor. Be sure to clean the surfaces thoroughly before applying the tape.

11-22-2012, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	Thanks for all the help guys, happy thanksgiving Z lovers anthonyy likes this.

11-23-2012, 09:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Jay told me no tape - screws only. Uh. Don't think they'd go 5 miles like that. I put some tape on mine + the screws. This winter I'm going to pull them off and redo them by taking off the current tape, marking the edge that goes under the rocker and then laying down a bunch of tape anywhere it will make contact underneath. I used the 3M tape the first time, but I think I'm going to go to a thin tape. I've got some stuff we use in the engraving business that will hold anything. I think one of the issues is that padded tape allows the wind to flex them a bit and work them lose.

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