3M Tape

hammbone50 · 10-13-2010, 12:45 PM

There seems to be alot of options out there. What type do I get for a rear diffuser install? What thickness should I get and where do you buy the stuff that doesn't come in huge rolls?

Thanks guys!

RENN Spec · 10-13-2010, 02:12 PM

You should get the red tape. It's a bit thicker but definitely more sticky. Here's a link on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/3MTM-Scotch-Mo...=pd_sim_auto_1

frenchM3dreamer · 10-13-2010, 03:00 PM

i had to buy some of that recently... i needed about 10", i had to buy 25' (IIRC)... well, 15' i guess since it's the exact same as link...
if you were closer i'd send you some...

well, let me know i guess... if you only need like 3', we might be able to work something out

emthreeboy · 10-14-2010, 11:20 PM

Really, is that all you need to install a rear diffuser? I've always thought that it would require some sort of drilling or rivets or something?

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 10-14-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by emthreeboy

Really, is that all you need to install a rear diffuser? I've always thought that it would require some sort of drilling or rivets or something?

Use original bolts under the bumper and double sided tape. That should be secure enough

swhat · 10-15-2010, 12:03 AM

can the red 3m tape be used for a lip too or is it too thick?

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 10-15-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by swhat

can the red 3m tape be used for a lip too or is it too thick?

Yes it can be used for a lip as well

emthreeboy · 10-15-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean@PYSpeed.com

Use original bolts under the bumper and double sided tape. That should be secure enough

Cool, thanks!

richardbb85 · 10-15-2010, 04:41 PM

dam, couldn't find 3m tape at advance auto and giant

fuxk

aussiem3 · 10-15-2010, 05:41 PM

In fact I used the double sided 3M tape for the front lip and it's secure. In case you damage the splitters in a curbing accident it's much easier to remove compared with glueing it.

hammbone50 · 10-18-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason@Renn-Spec

You should get the red tape. It's a bit thicker but definitely more sticky. Here's a link on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/3MTM-Scotch-Mo...=pd_sim_auto_1

Thanks and thanks to everyone else for the help/comments!

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