Thanks, that doesn't sound hard at all. Just have to wait for a warm day
to get this project done.
Mike Burns
University of Michigan
Mechanical Engineering
On Fri, 12 Apr 2002, MAGNUM S/T wrote:
>
> 3M makes the double sided tape and yes there should be some running along
> the border.
>
> I have found the best way to remove the tape....especially if the flare
> portion is still connected to the truck is to warm the surface (best on a
> warm day) with a hair dryer (the tape becomes tacky when heat is applied,
> then gently "floss" a strand of fishing line between the flare and the
> fender...this will seperate the flare from the truck.
>
> By applying addional heat to the remaining tape, you should be able to roll
> it off with finger pressure...this way no chemicals are used...it worked for
> me.
>
>
> 1.When applying the new flare, place the tape on the flare portion but leave
> the protective layer on the opposing side.
>
> 2.Check the fit for placement!
> 3.Slightly peel away enough of the tape so that when the flare is
> reinstalled you'll be able to grab that piece and pull the protective layer
> away while the flare is screwed on.
>
> 3A. Clean the surface very well and use alcohol once dry to prep surface for
> tape adherence
>
> 4. Attach the flare by lightly tightening the anchor screws (if u tighten
> all the way you wont be able to pull the protective layer away from the
> tape). Once flare is in the final position, grab the loose end of the
> P.Layer and gently pull it completely off...thus exposing the oposite sticky
> side and adhering the flare to the truck.
> 5. finally, tighten all the screws and your golden.
>
> Hope this helps!. If I missed anything, one of these fine DMLers should pipe
> in :)
>
>
>
>
> ""Mike Burns"" <burnsm@engin.umich.edu> wrote in message
> news:NEBBLABLCLGOFIGAJNEDOECODCAA.burnsm@engin.umich.edu...
> >
> > I have to remove my rear fender flare because it was damaged from off
> > roading. on of the screws that holds it on near the bottom snapped off
> and
> > i'm going to fix it with some fiberglass and then paint that area before i
> > put it on.
> >
> > I was just wondering if there is any type of double sided tape holding the
> > fender flare to the body and if there is what do i do when i want to put
> the
> > flare back on. do i have to buy this new tape and if so where do i get
> it.
> > thanks for your help.
> >
> > mike
> >
>
>
>
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