Tips on Reattaching Plastic Boot Trim/Mold on Car?

SlappersOnly on 22/02/2019 - 16:16

Sidenote: I use this site so much I feel like forums are basically a Whirlpool alternative so figured i’d get some advice here

So the trim on the back of my car is starting to fall off. Any tips on reattaching it?

Might be answering my own question but google sort of suggests to just heat it up with a airdryer, pull it all off, clean off the adhesive, put on some new adhesive tape and stick back on.

That sound about right? Figured I’d just go to auto barn or somewhere, ask for some tape and give it a go.

Automotive

Comments

  • nocure on 22/02/2019 - 16:20
    +4

    Sikaflex 227

  • RockyRaccoon on 22/02/2019 - 16:24
    +1

    Its a Mitsi, detach the trim - keep, then dump the car, so you will be ahead

    • SlappersOnly on 22/02/2019 - 16:26
      +3

      Can’t say I wasn’t expecting a comment like this ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • Euphemistic on 22/02/2019 - 16:33
    +3

    Automotive double sided tape.

  • neo on 22/02/2019 - 16:44

    If you want it to never move again, use epoxy glue.

    • Euphemistic on 22/02/2019 - 18:58
      +1

      But make sure it is the right epoxy. Anything that isn’t flexible won’t hold it. You need an adhesive that is flexible.

  • Elppa8 on 22/02/2019 - 16:49
    +4

    Do as you suggested, clean with isopropyl alcohol and use this 3M tape

  • HighAndDry on 22/02/2019 - 17:26
    +3

    heat it up with a airdryer, pull it all off, clean off the adhesive, put on some new adhesive tape and stick back on.

    Yup. Second Elppa8: Use isopropyl alcohol to clean, 3M double sided tape to reattach.

  • spackbace on 22/02/2019 - 18:05

    Just pull it off, it's like debadging but better!

  • aussieprepper on 22/02/2019 - 18:52

    Drill some holes in it and attach cable ties. Instant street cred!

  • josetann on 22/02/2019 - 19:26

    I used shoe glue.

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