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Thread: Any Advice for Re-Gluing the Aluminum Fascia on a '68 Dash?

  1. 05-20-2016, 05:52 PM #1
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    Any Advice for Re-Gluing the Aluminum Fascia on a '68 Dash?

    The brushed aluminum fascia on my '68 dash came loose on a couple of ends, so I'm seeking wisdom ... again ...

    Does anyone have a recommendation of a correct adhesive to re-glue the fascia?

    Is there any trick to get it flat? I was thinking that I would glue it, and then clamp, it with a wood strip while it dries to make sure it is flat and doesn't move, but if you have other advice I am interested.

    Thank you.
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  2. 05-21-2016, 03:52 AM #2
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    The aluminum to the dash? Double stick emblem tape. Vinyl to the aluminum? Contact adhesive.

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  3. 05-21-2016, 04:07 AM #3
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    3M and it comes in various widths. Can be found in any auto parts store or order off Amazon.
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  4. 05-21-2016, 05:31 AM #4
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    never thought of tape. doesn't it's thickness leave distortions in the surface?
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  5. 05-21-2016, 09:00 AM #5
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    The tape goes on the back of the aluminum plates, not under the vinyl
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  6. 05-21-2016, 06:15 PM #6
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    is the thickness of the tape important? (the stuff at autozone seemed pretty thick.)
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  7. 05-21-2016, 06:39 PM #7
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    3M line up and Mil to Inch converter.

    http://3mcollision.com/products/tapes/attachment-tapes
    http://www.convertunits.com/from/MILS/to/INCHES
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  8. 05-21-2016, 08:50 PM #8
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    I found some thin tape at my local friendly Ace hdw. I think it was called carpet tape.
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  9. 05-22-2016, 05:39 PM #9
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    Ed,

    You're exactly right. Plus, they make that tape in widths of about 2" wide, so if one wanted, the entire backside of the trim could be covered. Perfect. I use that stuff all the time, for many applications and it's great.
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  10. 05-22-2016, 06:42 PM #10
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    to Edmayo and Jetjok, Yes, I have the carpet tape and it has certain benefits. I was a bit concerned about using carpet tape because it usually requires heat, as well, but it could be a good answer.

    to sithot, i had found 3M links similar to the one you offered, but if i am reading the information correctly, they range as thick as 60 mils, which would seem to be too thick for a dash application.

    don't get me wrong. 2-sided tape seems like a great idea. I'm just trying to re-attach the fascia while avoiding making a different problem.
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