What is the best glue/adhesive for body trim

[darkchild101]

The D in my TURBODIESEL feels loose, whats the best adhesive for such a job

When I bought the car it was missing a few letters and said something like T URBO IES L and Guy Dewdney kindly sent me all the letters free of charge (you are gentleman Guy). A Pole who was working on my car put the letters on for me but he has since closed shop and I don't know what adhesive he used to do it myself.

Thanks

 

[WDB124066]

I thought they were self adhesive - no??

 

[darkchild101]

I thought they were self adhesive - no??

These are letters that have been on the car a good 18 years sir, they are not going to be self adhesive lol

 

[Del80y]

No LOL about it..

All the lettering on individual letters are self adhesive backed

Full kit here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19f72f311f

You could try and stick it back down with this stuff I used it for my Mondeos Front chrome strip that kept coming off.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-Si...858?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5659527612
You would need to shape it with a stanley knife though

You will not find a suitable glue to do the job

 

[Deleted member 6183]

I've found that bathroom sealant/silicone will stick almost anything.

 

[tanuie]

Araldite.

 

[grumpyoldgit]

Another option.

3M Scotch Super Strong Double Sided Tape 19mm x 1.5m | Rapid Online

Fix to the letter, trim around it with a craft knife, peel off backing strip and hey presto. :bannana:

 

[bob6600]

Araldite.

+1

This stuff sticks to anything!

 

[andy27168]

Just use some rear view mirror to screen sticky pads and make sure you get the ambient air temp as high as possible eg in workshop garage etc.

 

[BTB 500]

3M make specific tapes for holding trim, you can buy short lengths (1 metre) on eBay e.g.

3M VHB RP25 RP45 RP62 Double Sided Adhesive Foam Bonding Tape 1m 2 5 metre rolls | eBay

 

[Tamoshanter]

I have now received my new flat badge (thanks for the link Rungles) and am also interested in knowing what adhesive would make it extra secure in case the villain decides to have a go at taking that too. its got a clip for fitting it but i want it extra secure with some glue orsometing

 

[Rungles]

E6000 glue (also sold as Shoe Goo). It's industrial strength craft adhesive but I've used it to fix just about everything. Friggin' fantastic stuff.

 

[automaniaman]

Araldite