3m Adhesive Knowledge Base
Will the 3M adhesive on my GPS holder come of my dashboard? I received a new Nextar GPS unit for Christmas. I also got a new VW Jetta a few months ago. I want to attach the GPS holder on my dash. It comes with a pad that has a 3M sticky on the back of the holder. Has anyone had any luck with this adhesive coming back off the dash?
How do I remove a 3M adhesive hook? There is a broken hook in my new apartment. I know you can just pull the adhesive tab down to get the hook off the wall, but the pull-tab has been snapped/torn off. Is there any way to get this thing off?
Hello, how can I move a large 3m adhesive decal from my hood? Hello, I have a 98 Trans AM. Earlier in the year I put a large 40 something inch Smokey and the Bandit screaming eagle decal on the hood. I want it off now. How would I go about taking this decal that is really on the hood quite strong without ruining the hood?
what is the difference between adhesive 3M and? the spray can is used for sticking stencils? I have spray can I bought for using stencils on the walls. my car's ceiling lining is coming out and they told me to use 3M to stick it. can I use spracy can for stencils? thanks
Where to buy 3M polyurethane adhesive? I have a lip spoiler that i taped with 3M auto tape, but it keeps coming loose. I really want to find a glue that i can use along with the tape to finally seal the lip spoiler down so that it will stick! Let me know if you have any ideas what glue i can use, where i can find it, or if there's a special product. Thanks!
Installing with 3M adhesive? I am installing something with 3M VHB (very high bond) adhesive tape. In a normal, dry application, this will require that the item is installed correctly the first time. That is difficult because it curves. When I set it down, I need to have the ability to move it so it aligns perfectly. Will having a solution of soap and water on the surface help? This will allow me to slide it around to attain a perfect alignment. Will this affect the integrity of the tape adhesive?
How do I install a rear deck spoiler with 3M tape? Basically is there any special way? I just recieved a spoiler and really dont want to drill into my car. I hear I can use 3M Adhesive double sided tape. Just wondering if there is any suggestions. The car is a 2004 Mercedes C class.
Where can I find this kind adhesive paper? Premium Materials After loads of research, we chose the best materials available. The advanced 3M adhesive contains patented micro-channels that prevent air bubbles from forming and allow for easy application. it's supposed called 3m adhesive I try to find it,I can't find I just found the company,where can I find a store in toronto?
Where do i find 3M adhesive pads that come with the BOSE companion3 speakers for LCD mounting? I have the BOSE companion3 speakers - the 1st gen silver model. These originally came with the brackets and a set of 3M interlocking stickers. They come in pairs so one set sticks on the mount(attached to the speakers) and the other set sticks on the side of the LCD. The stickers have have teeth on them like that of a zip which interlock together when attached. Cannot anyone suggest what they are called and where i could buy them?
whats best for removing automotive adhesive? i just pulled of a rubber molding of the side of my 2003 silverado. its got that adhesive from it still there, real ugly. i tried using a razor blade. i got sum of it of n made sum scratches. then i used this solvent from walmart, that did nothin really. that 3m adhesive remover any good?
How to prevent 3M 5200 sealant from drying? I like to use 3M 5200 adhesive/sealant for my small projects. It comes in small 3oz tubes, similar to silicone caulking. It's still to much for most of my boat projects, so I'm trying keep using the same tube trough the season. Except I was never able to close it well enough to prevent the remaining content from drying. Any suggestions?
How can I get 3M 615 thermoplastic adhesive shipped TODAY? This morning, I was presented with an emergency at work. I need to have a roll of 3M 615 thermoplastic adhesive bonding film shipped TODAY. It can even be an equivalent product from another manufacturer. I don't know if it's an off-the-shelf item or not. Can anyone tell me who might have this? I currently have 3M and a couple of other companies digging around, but I need to find out QUICKLY. That's why I'm also asking on here. I didn't know anything about sign companies using this. I had thought all of the web hits for that were for some spinoff product.
How do I remove 3M Weatherproof tape? I have a backup mirror attached to the outside of my minivan rear window. The adhesive is 3M Weatherproof. How can I remove it? The mirror is still attached. How do I get between the glass and the adhesive pad?
I am trying to make a beach in a bottle. Not sure what adhesive to use.? I tried the 3M adhesive spray with no luck. I want the sand on an angle and to stay there as we are putting shells on the top. Any thoughts? This is our wedding favors so I want this to work really good. Thanks! I guess I should add that it is going to be in a clear glass bottle. Do you think that the elmers glue would easily be seen on the glass?
What kind of adhesive should I use for mounting Hockney-style assemblages? On the last few I've tried, I used 3M Photo Mount Spray Adhesive, but I found that it took forever to dry, that it could be messy, and that even after drying, it didn't hold very well, all very negative things when one's trying to layer a bunch of prints over/on top of one another. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a better adhesive to use for this purpose? Thanks!
How do I remove adhesive hooks from the walls without ripping off the paint? The previous owner here used cheap adhesive hooks and I want to remove them and put up 3M Command hooks that are designed not to damage the paintwork - but how do I get the old ones off without taking the paint with them? The previous owner here used cheap adhesive hooks and I want to remove them and put up 3M Command hooks that are designed not to damage the paintwork - but how do I get the old ones off without taking the paint with them? Edit: Repainting is not an option.
My 3m tabs left behind sticky stuff. How do I get it off? I put up some pictures on my window using the 3m poster tabs and when I took them down the tabs left behind an adhesive residue. (I don't know why, my window doesn't get really cold or hot) I tried using water, glass cleaner, windex, and nail polish remover. None of it works. Please Help!
what 3m adesive is this? i am restoring a chevy luv pick up truck and i just received a new dash pad for it. (not a dash cap, but the actual dash with padding and vinyl covering). i checked in the shop manual and it says to use a 3M adhesive 1300 EC to glue it to the metal dash. well that product is 30 years old now and i cannot find it anywhere. so i am trying to find the newest, best, closest thing to it. if anybody is a 3m adhesive expert i would greatly appreciate the help.
Where is the best place or country to market 3M tapes and adhesives? I have stocked up some 4950 vhb tapes size:12.7mm x 32.9M and 25.4mm x 32.9M abt. 200 rolls.I need to disposed it asap.Also having some 425 aluminium tapes both 1 inch and 2 inches.Also 4508 foam tapes,367FR tapes,etc all 3M brand.Also spraymount 6065 spray adhesives and Super 77 multi purpose adhesives etc all 3M brand tapes and adhesives.
Need Help Removing Wall Adhesive Tape? I used some 3M Wall adhesive tape to hang some wall art in my room. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to remove the tape without damaging the wall/paint?
adhesive removal experienced only please? I am trying to find anyone who has experience stripping the adhesive backing off of a plexi windsheild on a motorcycle. I have tried 3M adhesive remover and was unsuccessful. Do you have a successful story? Please send it to me. Do you have advice? Save it...
How to get super glue off car mirror? Okay, I have a 2009 Silverado with the black plastic mirrors. I bought the chrome add on pieces and they came with 3M adhesive tape already on them, well they didn't stick very well and I decided that I would super glue them. Well now I want them off, so how can I get the super glue off the plastic? I get the chrome off but the glue spots are still there. I've tried acetone, rubbing alcohol, Nothing worked.
Which 3M Film can I use on a normal inkjet printer? I want to print some stuff on sticky 3M Scotchprint Film, but I'm not sure which can actually be used for a normal inkjet printer? If anyone knows please let me know. It's a design for they're special adhesive films, but most of them say you need a specialized printer. Sorry I didn't mean to put Film, it just an adhesive sticker
What is the best glue/adhesive for attaching race numbers? I've heard of (and occasionally seen) riders gluing their race numbers onto their jersey instead of pinning them. I'm doing a TT soon and want to give this a try. What kind of glue is used and/or what is the best kind to use? I did a quick internet search and came up with 3M's "spray mount" product. Does this work well? Anyone have experience using this? Thanks!
The best adhesive tape for car interiors? I have tried everything to mount a 3 power supply adapter on my dash. I have used 3M double sided tape, and the crap it came with. Nothing worked. I cleaned the dash with alcohol wipes and everything. I really dont want to screw it into my dash, so if anybody has any suggestions. Please help.
What type of glue should I use to patch a waterproof car cover? I have some Budge blue water proof car covers. They get ripped fairly easily and I have some of the same material to patch them with. I have tried using 3M spray adhesive which is used on automotive applications (moldings, headliners, etc). I used heavy strength and light. I am thinking about trying gorilla glue next. they make gorilla glue for non-wood applications. duct tape will not work silicone is not glue and will not work
How do you put up a full length mirror? is there any kind of scotch tape like the 3M adhesives for putting up posters that could be used to stick a full length mirror to my closet door? this is in marriage and divorce section because it takes forever to get answers in other sections. also i separated because my marriage didn't work out, and am trying to put up the mirror in my new apartment, so it is indirectly related to marriage and divorce.
my 94 cad.deville faux soft top is deteriorating. Can I remove it and will it be painted beneath? 94 deville has a cloth top that is coming loose ,badly. I have lifted the cloth and used 3m spray adhesive but it won't hold .Would like to just plain remove the cloth,however am afraid of what I'll find beneath. I know I'll probably have to have roof painted. Pretty soon cloth will rip of by its self. Rest of car is very nice. Any ideas? and how would I remove the factory contact glue around the edges?
How do you hang something from a ceiling without making a hole? Recently, I bought a disco ball for my friend, who lives in a dorm room. Therefore, I don't think that he can drill a hole in the ceiling. Attached to the ball is a ring, and nothing more. Is there any adhesive hook (a 3m type product, for instance) that sticks to a horizontal surface (i.e. ceiling) to hang something vertically? Any suggestions welcome! I certainly don't want him to incur fines for drilling a hole in the ceiling. The disco ball is only about 3lbs, so it's not that hard to keep up.
Can you sew a vinyl piece to another vinyl piece? I was looking for a 'cheap fix' to repair my motorcycle seat. The sides of seat are still good, it is the top that is bad. Could it be possible to sew a piece of vinyl to existing vinyl or better yet does anyone know of a good adhesive for vinyl to vinyl that won't pull apart when sat on? I have tried 3M spray adhesive and it didn't work. Any ideas of doing this myself?
Best automotive glue out htere is? I added a new cold air intake system to my car. I want to get a hood scoop to get more air into the engine area so it can basically suck it up. The only ones I see out there are the 3M adhesive kinds. I am looking for one that is black or balck fiberglass and gets mounted on with screws. The way I see it is you can make the hole for hte scoop and predrill the holes for the screws. Then you lay the weatherproof sort of grommet, forgot of the word, and on top the scoop. Then you just twist on the rest and you get something safer than a piece of platsic or metal held on by a glue. I am scared that someone would rip it off or the seal won't be that great and when it rains I get water into my engine. My car is a hyundai elantra 04.
Where can i buy a 3m spray photomount in bangalore? 3M is the leading mfr of "PHOTOMOUNT" spray adhesive.. just print on transperent paper and transfer your design ,logo etc to wood , metal etc. I need it to add a custom logo on my guitar neck + logo for my home built hi-quality speakers (bookselves). Please add any supplier phone no. here in bangalore...
spray adhesive for stenciling? I have a pretty delicate stencil that I want to use to stencil with spray paint onto a piece of white paper. The best way I know of is to use spray adhesive to keep it down. I've used it before while stenciling onto a backpack and it worked great but I'm afraid using spray adhesive (I have 3M) would leave a yellow residue on the white background. What other options do I have to keep the stencil down? And if spray adhesive is still the best choice, then what can I do to prevent residue? Maybe there's a better adhesive I should use?
Looking for a type of adhesive printer paper...? I been trying to think of a way to post stickers on to my laptop-think pad (skin it). I have been searching and the closet I got was 3M post it paper... I was wondering if there are any transparent, clear and removable papers out there....
does superglue make marks on drywall? I wannted to try to use those 3m hooks but also use superglue or another adhesive to make them stronger. So does superglue leave marks or does any1 know some other adhesive thats better>?
Anyone with feedback on 3M tape attachable window visors? I'm looking online for window visors (think that's what they're called... these things: http://media.photobucket.com/image/window%2Bvisors/dwarfdabu/CamryWindowVisors.jpg ) It looks like most of them attach with 3M tape.. whatever that means. I assume its an adhesive strip that attach them to the vehicle. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with these... They say lifetime warranty... yadda yadda yadda... but do they really last long? I want to make sure that they'll stay attached for a long time (even through cold winters) and they'll maintain their finish as well. Thanks all!
What's the best adhesive to use for memorabilia? O.K. I know I shouldn't glue but sleeve it, however I'm am putting back together a scrapbook (that was glued) for an old organization with limited funds. Mostly it's comprised of news articles & photos of their old days. Personally I have used rubber cement for my recipe cards and found that it dried up and came apart. I've considered spray adhesive, but that could be alot of inhaling (yuk!), and I'm down to (possibly) regular white glue or good old 3M Magic Tape. What do you artists use to attach to mat boards? And how about you scrapbookers? Any collectors with suggestions? My goal is to get it together, KEEP it together, but considering the aging--and will age more--papers. Also the least damage in the long run. Thanks everyone! Oh that Herma Dotto looks like my typing correction tape, but it's 2-sided tape?! Yeah, I really didn't want to use any liquid type glue if I didn't have to.
What brand of windshield should I rely on? For a '96 Monte Carlo.? My girlfriend busted her windshield, from a corner panel that fell of another rusted car hauled by a flatbed! Anyway, I've heard of skepticism of aftermarket windshield's cruddy quality. I don't want her to have to pay the GM price, but I want to install a reliable windshield, what brand is reliable enough? Also, does 3M make a reliable auto glass urethane adhesive? I'm talking about the 3M urethane adhesive used to bond the windshield to the car, it claims it needs not primer.
2009 mustang louvers? i want to buy some louvers for my little rear windows and the ones that American muscle and more people are selling all go on with 3m adhesive tape and your supposed to rub the window down with this alcohol they send with them and stick them on ...well i wanna buy them but im a little weary that they ll fall off what does every1 else think
Auto Accessories.? Does anyone know any stores in the montgomery,alabama area that sell 3M adhesive chrome pillar and fender vents for a 2007 dodge charger.
How do I remove blue protective film covering from my clear acrylic basketball backboard.? Previous owner never installed or mounted this Porter Official size (6' x 3.5') clear acrylic basketball backboard and also never removed the blue protective film. I just purchased it from him for $50 (original price $1000+). I have been carefully scraping away with a razor; I have tried ammonia, bleach, mineral spirts, Goof-off, 3m adhesive release agent, soap/water, fire (grill fire starter), steel wool (too abrasive). I haven't tried steam or a heat gun. Any suggestions? OMG, MORE elbow grease?!! My elbow will soon fall off. . . .
how can i decorate my room? we rent so no painting or putting nails in the walls we are only allowed to use 3m hooks and adhesives on the walls my rooms cream. and blank i have a pink and orange quit cover.
Repair torn off bumper cover? I have a 2001 Toyota Camry CE that has had its front bumper cover torn off (caught on the edge by a chain link fence while in reverse). The holes for the screws on the top edge of the cover have all been torn through. My plan is to try to repair the torn screw holes in the bumper cover. I understand this bumper cover is made of thermoplastic olefin (TPO)-mainly polyethylene and polypropylene (reference found online) and won't bond well with many epoxies. I'm thinking of using 3M's DP-8005 adhesive for low-energy plastics ( http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediawebserver.dyn?6666660Zjcf6lVs6EVs666M8oCOrrrrQ- ) such as TPOs and gluing a piece of another bumper cover over the torn part, drilling a hole, and reattaching the cover to the car. Does this seem workable? Strong enough? Any better ideas? I considered using a steel washer instead of the plastic but I'm concerned it won't bond as well to the cover as would a similar TPO material. Thanks!
What can I use to hang heavy paintings on a wall with no wall studs? I have seen the 3M Scotch removable adhesive tape and hooks, but those hold between 1-2 lbs. I need something that may be able to hold up to 20 lbs. I would like to put paintings and shelving on my wall, but I have virtually no wall studs and I've not been able to hang anything with screws or nails in most places unless it's a lb. or less, and even that has proven most difficult in much of the home. Also, I do want these to be removable, and not to leave too much damage to the wall, as it is wallpapered and would be more difficult to cover the damage. Thank you PJ for that information, and Nigel W, sounds like you are talking about the same thing. My only concern is that I live in a trailer home and the walls are paneling, do you think these Molly Anchors will work on that? Thank you all for your help! Cugal, looks like that Hercules one might be the product for me. Says that one can go through paneling, which I needed. Thank you.
1969 GMC truck? Where or what site will have the online fix it yourself repair or restoring a 1969 GMC truck? I'm trying to fix panel in cab. The panels are badley warped and won't stick anymore with any glue I've put on it. I went to a Kragen's auto shop and they said if you clean and dust free the medal. You can use a 3m super weatherstrip adhesive to the panel. It will hold panel up above you where it won't rest on top of your head while sitting in truck. Is that true? What should I use to hold panel in it place like it supossed to be? Remember this. I'm here asking any info. on how to fix it yourself. Please do not answer mine with something that isn't what I ask for. I don't mean to be rude. Sorry, if you felt I was but I already know where Kragen or Napa auto shop is. Thank you. Back to what I'm here for. Does anyone know a web site I can go to that I can download for free or read and view pictures about how to do step by step fix or restore a 1969 GMC truck. Thank you again. The thing is they don't let you check out any of auto books but you can copy. each page is $0.15 a sheet
Motorcycle hand grip glue? Has anyone used 3M High strength 90 spray adhesive for installing motorcycle hand grips? i've used it for putting carpet on wood and it seens rather strong. any ideas? Thanks.
How would you hang vinyl album covers on a wall without nails? I'm trying to hang some of my vinyl albums up on my wall in their covers. Ideally, they will be hung side by side along the length of the wall. I've purchased several long u-shaped metal strips in hopes to create a sort of shelf to hold the albums in but am looking for a way to mount these strips without damaging the wall. Because I am doing this in a dorm room, nails are not an option and the several types of 3m picture hanging adhesives I've tried don't seem to be strong enough to support the weight. If anyone has any other non-damaging adhesives in mind or any other suggestions on how to hang these albums, I would greatly appreciate it.
duct tape? i need to find outwhich brand of duct tape is more adhesive (between scotch and 3m)...i cant find a website for either to find out how they are made and with what. i need to find out with is more adhesive
My grips are slipping, what to do? I've had great luck with WD-40, haispray, and soapy water installing grips in the past. I've tried each with my new grips and they still slip. I even scuffed the bars under the grips with a ScotchBrite pad. Still slipping. I have some 3M Super 77 spray adhesive, but I'm afraid it will damage the grips...will it? Other solutions??? I meant haiRspray...typo...oops! Lock-ons aren't my idea of a good BMX grip. My bars haven't gotten wet. I love the feel of these grips more than any others I've used in my 32 years of riding. Just slipping....
duck tape? i need to find outwhich brand of duct tape is more adhesive (between scotch and 3m)...i cant find a website for either to find out how they are made and with what. i need to find out with is more adhesive
Boat carpet seam joining? I recently had boat carpet installed, and done well. However, the dimensions the new boat jump seats(rear seats) I ordered did not come close enough to advertised length when assembled. I added on 2 1/2 inches of extra carpet length to ensure the carpet went under the seats. However, due to the seats being smaller than expected and were not assembled by then, one seat fell short of having carpet under it and another barely had enough under it. So in short, I am asking what is the best method to reduce or eliminate the appearance of a seam. Do you precut the extra piece with about 2 inches extra overlaping the previous edge, put the glue on the uncarpeted area, put the cut piece down, then cut at a 45 degree angle slightly over previous edge of the carpet to both edges? I know I will need 3M Blue 72 spray adhesive for this and I have enough spare carpet to get it done myself.
How can I hang a cabinet without screws or nails? I'm looking to hang a custom built cabinet for my BBQ tools outside, but I am not allowed by the housing manager to use anything that "degrades the structural integrity" of the house, ie. screws or nails. I live in Colorado, so we have all four seasons, with temperatures in the single to negative digits, and snow. What do have any suggestions on what I can use to hang the storage box? It isn't quite a flat surface, but more like: / / / where the panels are angled outward slightly, then cut back in about an inch to angle out again. I've been thinking of using picture wire to hang it, but do you know of any 3M or equivelent hook with adhesive that can withstand the temperature range and strength?
How long should I wait after painting before I put up posters? I painted my room two weeks, and I want to put posters up. I bought those 3m Command Picture Hanger adhesives today and was wondering if I could use those right now? How about pushpins? The paintcan said to "wait 4 weeks for the paint to cure." Does that really matter at all for me in this situation? Thanks for the help! I painted my room two weeks ago with Behr latex paints from Home Depot, and I want to put posters up. I bought those 3m Command Picture Hanger adhesives today and was wondering if I could use those right now? How about pushpins? The paintcan said to "wait 4 weeks for the paint to cure." Does that really matter at all for me in this situation? Thanks for the help!
How to prevent 3M 5200 sealant from drying? I like to use 3M 5200 adhesive/sealant for my small projects. It comes in small 3oz tubes, similar to silicone caulking. It's still to much for most of my boat projects, so I'm trying keep using the same tube trough the season. Except I was never able to close it well enough to prevent the remaining content from drying. Any suggestions?
Short Amazon affiliate URLs? I often link to Amazon.com pages. I'd like to add my affiliate code to my links. However, the Amazon links I see are ridiculously long, either because they're keyword stuffed http://www.amazon.com/3M-Super-Trim-Adhesive-Yellow/dp/B00086I66Q or they have tons of spurious data. I'm looking for a way to specify an Amazon product page (like the above) that's <70 characters long, including my 13-character affiliate code. Any ideas? I'm not trying to build a website. I'm trying to use Amazon URLs in email discussion with friends where they need to be <70 chars long to not get chopped up. Woot! Answered my own question. This format works fine. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596008783/windleyofente-20
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