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Calendyr
06-10-2014, 02:35 AM
Hey guys,

I have to re-apply 2 of the GSi vinyl letters to the project car I currently have. When I went to NAPA I asked for emblem glue and the guy came out with this huge tube of glue that costed 26$+ tx. I only need like a 100th of that tube so I did not purchase it.

Are there other glues I could use? I asked on a body repair forum and could not get an aswer other than: "Use emblem glue".

I was thinking gorilla glue but I found a thread on Autogeek where the guy had nightmare scenario using it... so that's out ;)

What about ccontact glue or plastic glue?
The Guz
06-10-2014, 10:48 AM
Are they actual emblems or vinyl letter?
Andr3wilson
06-10-2014, 10:52 AM
DO NOT USE SUPER GLUE!!

Use double sided tape. That's pretty much what everyone uses.
FUNX650
06-10-2014, 01:14 PM
This is what I use...($5.00)

3M Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive 03601 (http://www.autogeek.net/3m-emblem-adhesive.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/image333.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/77347)

Bob
Calendyr
06-10-2014, 03:10 PM
Are they actual emblems or vinyl letter?

They are thick vinyl letters. They are also embossed, the center part is thicker than the edges.

I don't see how I can use 2 sided tape. That stuff is like a quarter of an inch thick, and is very hard to cut to form any design. I need something that will make the letters flush with the surface.

I wasn't planning to use super glue ;)
BillE
06-11-2014, 08:14 AM
Maybe hit up the dealership parts department and see what the manufacture uses or recommends?

Bill
joebrez
06-11-2014, 10:30 AM
This is what I use...($5.00)

3M Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive 03601 (http://www.autogeek.net/3m-emblem-adhesive.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/image333.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/77347)

Bob

This!!! Awesome stuff!!
Hazcat
06-11-2014, 11:22 AM
Permatex/3 oz. (85 g.) tube clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant
allenk4
06-11-2014, 05:16 PM
Are you sure they don't already have adhesive on the back... hidden under a paper of plastic backing?
Calendyr
06-11-2014, 06:48 PM
They fell off, they are not new one.
allenk4
06-12-2014, 04:33 PM
They fell off, they are not new one.

Did you check the price on OEM and Ebay replacement options?
The Guz
06-12-2014, 06:58 PM
Doyou have a photo so we can see what emblem you are working with.
joaquinnparker
08-04-2014, 03:17 AM
I usually use the llumar emblem glue because it doesn't scratch my paint and no residue if i decided to remove it. Other brand is also good but please do not buy those brand from china.
allenk4
08-04-2014, 02:08 PM
The 3M Automotive Double Stick tape with the Red backing is pretty thin.

I used it to re-apply the emblems on my GMC without issues.

Go check it out at you local auto parts store. All the ones in my area carry several widths. match the width to the height of the letters...it will save a lot of cutting.