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I have a '97 F-150 and the molding that is on the door was loose so I pulled it off. What is the best way to remove the old tape, and reattach the rubberlike molding.
Hi Craig,
You'll need to use a single edge razor blade and some adhesive remover to get the old tape off. You will then need to use 3M double sided tape to re-attach. Here are some links that make help you:
http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-aircraft_decal.cfm
http://www.repaintsupply.com/cat_attachment.cfm
When attaching the tape to plastic like the backside of the molding for example it's a good idea to use the 3M adhesion promoter pad to wipe the backside of the molding before applying the double sided tape. It does a pretty good job without it but this will give it optimum adhesion.
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