double sided issue

[SHAKEELE30]

ive been trying to use a double sided tape to stick my number plate onto my car, but end up loosing the plates as they just keep coming off...

can anyone recommend a double sided tape, ive used the green one, another white foam type called sellotape...

any others?

[ross_jsy]

The 3m stuff is what I have always used with no problems

[afromaan]

Try the 3m foam strips from whsmiths. I've used them before and they are perfect.

[bdx]

3M VHB

[Brianmoooore]

Strips were probably OK - it's the surface preparation that's important. If you stick the strip to a film of whatever is on the base material (bumper, rear panel, or numberplate) the strength of the bond is the strength of the bond between the film and the base material.

[scallyally]

Used to work for Avery Automotive at Thurrock and their range of d/s tapes were very good, particularly "666" and if surface prep was good and clean (and I mean clean!) you could not budge it (excessive heat might)

3m is good but foam tapes have to rely on the "shear" strength of the foam. Good luck

[capnmchl]

I've noticed with my front one it's not the actually sticky part of the tape that's failing, it's the foam that disintergrates and peels away from the tape.

[Rav335uk]

Try using 3M tape.

[jotz]

As Mr Moooore said Shak
Make sure both surfaces are really clean. No dust, polish, silicone.

Always found 4 strips vertically ( 1 inch each) should do the job. 3m is fine green stuff.no need to get complicated.

Clean with methalated spirits first.... and if that dont work at least you can drink the rest of the bottle whilst you whack a few 4'Nails in!!!

[SHAKEELE30]

you back then jotz?

[Ianb]

One thing nobodys mentioned is temperature. I have found that the doublesided tabs work much better if thet are applied when the surface ( and air temp ) is warm.

[SHAKEELE30]

does anybody where I can go and buy some 3m foam tape, ive been to whsmith but they only do a very thin one... any specialist shops etc that I can go in a purchase not online...

[Gert_8]

What you need is a product called "Tissue Tape". This is a very thin double sided tape ideal for your needs. Check it out on the following website: www.ukpos.com

10mm roll or 20mm options.

[G-Bear]

Agh feels good to be back on here. Have been busy getting married. But now life (hopefully) restores back to normal; working on my touring.

Have a look on here. Never bought double sided tape off them but their gaffer tape is good.

http://www.gaffatape.com/Double-sided-t ... fault.aspx

[Gert_8]

Congratulations, G-bear! good to have you back.

[jotz]

winterbourne road , Thornton heath. Capital car colours

[G-Bear]

Congratulations, G-bear! good to have you back.

Thanks Gertman . Enjoying catching up with it all.

[Gert_8]

Congratulations, G-bear! good to have you back.

Thanks Gertman . Enjoying catching up with it all.

The interesting threads are the ones with Pony and Rossy in them..

[G-Bear]

Congratulations, G-bear! good to have you back.

Thanks Gertman . Enjoying catching up with it all.

The interesting threads are the ones with Pony and Rossy in them..

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