Rebadging! Which adhesive/tape would be best?

Chrix · 08-30-2013, 01:17 AM

So I am trying to rebadge my fairlady z badge. I had to take them off to plasti dip them. Now I am trying to figure out which to use.

Would the hi temp adhesive on the left work? It seems like it would last and hold the badge to the car without worry of it falling off, waterproof, and it endures hi heat temperatures. Thoughts on the adhesive on the left?

axmea? · 08-30-2013, 01:35 AM

Either one will hold. The key is to let it set properly and cure. Did you consider using automotive 3M tape?

Chrix · 08-30-2013, 01:41 AM

I have considered the 3M DS tape, but I feel like the tape won't hold as well compared to actual adhesive sealants. Wouldn't want my badges falling off while driving

Maybe that's just me.

Trips · 08-30-2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrix

I have considered the 3M DS tape, but I feel like the tape won't hold as well compared to actual adhesive sealants. Wouldn't want my badges falling off while driving

Maybe that's just me.

Like it has been suggested, Use the 3M tape.

The last thing you want to do is make it near impossible for it to be removed without damaging the paint.

Just make sure you prep the area good so the 3M tape adheres good.

axmea? · 08-30-2013, 01:52 AM

Yeah if you want to sell the badge, the bumper will be included.

Trips · 08-30-2013, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Yeah if you want to sell the badge, the bumper will be included.

Chrix · 08-30-2013, 02:18 AM

Alright then. I'll go search for some 3M tape tomorrow

Thanks for the help

122554 · 08-30-2013, 06:51 AM

3m 5952 VHB Tape

M3Lv0 · 08-30-2013, 10:39 AM

lesson learned: dont debadge if using plasti dip

Meulen · 08-30-2013, 10:43 AM

I just talked to my dad about this who's been a body man for 50 years. He told me to use the tape! The adhesives will hold but will more than likely damage the paint.

DIGItonium · 08-30-2013, 11:56 AM

3M carries double sided automotive tape. It's crazy strong, and it's thin as well. You should be able to find it at your local autoparts store. I used it for the B pillars and kick plates.

kenchan · 08-30-2013, 12:55 PM

VHB is your friend.

OldFart · 08-30-2013, 02:54 PM

What no one is saying how much of a pita it is going to be to cut the stuff thin enough for the lettering. You can't cut one piece, run it along the lettering and expect it to look good.

kenchan · 08-30-2013, 03:33 PM

you can cut in small strips and place them individually until you populate the majority of the back of the letters.

nothing that hard to do imho.

Chrix · 08-30-2013, 03:58 PM

WELP, I finally found the industrial DS tape, it took forever and I had to go to a vinyl shop to find it. But it's finally done. At last...

Now hopefully it won't fall off haha

08-30-2013, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chrix Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 18 Drives: 2013 370z - Manual Rep Power: 11	Rebadging! Which adhesive/tape would be best? So I am trying to rebadge my fairlady z badge. I had to take them off to plasti dip them. Now I am trying to figure out which to use. Would the hi temp adhesive on the left work? It seems like it would last and hold the badge to the car without worry of it falling off, waterproof, and it endures hi heat temperatures. Thoughts on the adhesive on the left?

08-30-2013, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Either one will hold. The key is to let it set properly and cure. Did you consider using automotive 3M tape? Trips likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-30-2013, 01:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Yeah if you want to sell the badge, the bumper will be included. Zbrah likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-30-2013, 06:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	3m 5952 VHB Tape __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot! Last edited by 122554; 08-30-2013 at 12:36 PM.

08-30-2013, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
M3Lv0 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 144 Drives: '12-370z-PW-M6 Rep Power: 12	lesson learned: dont debadge if using plasti dip NickTurnon, NismoZ70 and Chrix like this.

08-30-2013, 01:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chrix Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 18 Drives: 2013 370z - Manual Rep Power: 11	I have considered the 3M DS tape, but I feel like the tape won't hold as well compared to actual adhesive sealants. Wouldn't want my badges falling off while driving Maybe that's just me.

08-30-2013, 02:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chrix Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 18 Drives: 2013 370z - Manual Rep Power: 11	Alright then. I'll go search for some 3M tape tomorrow Thanks for the help

08-30-2013, 10:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	I just talked to my dad about this who's been a body man for 50 years. He told me to use the tape! The adhesives will hold but will more than likely damage the paint. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

08-30-2013, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	3M carries double sided automotive tape. It's crazy strong, and it's thin as well. You should be able to find it at your local autoparts store. I used it for the B pillars and kick plates. __________________

08-30-2013, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	VHB is your friend.

08-30-2013, 02:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 959	What no one is saying how much of a pita it is going to be to cut the stuff thin enough for the lettering. You can't cut one piece, run it along the lettering and expect it to look good.

08-30-2013, 03:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	you can cut in small strips and place them individually until you populate the majority of the back of the letters. nothing that hard to do imho.

08-30-2013, 03:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chrix Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 18 Drives: 2013 370z - Manual Rep Power: 11	WELP, I finally found the industrial DS tape, it took forever and I had to go to a vinyl shop to find it. But it's finally done. At last... Now hopefully it won't fall off haha M3Lv0 likes this.

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