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Old 12-28-2008, 02:46 PM
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Default 3m tape paint safe ?

I do know plenty of people and I am sure there are many out there that use 3m for those difficult mounts as a substitution for drilling, but when using the dental floss removal and gu-gone after, most likely it won't effect paint will it ?
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No, it should come off clean.
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Old 12-28-2008, 08:41 PM
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i got some esam knock off visors that did not stick well so i used some 3m double sided tape that cost about 300+ dollers a roll and works great untill i hit some 50+mph winds and ripped it off lol..the residue will dry out then you can clean it off its a bit of a pain but the paint is fine,,
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300+ dollars for 3m ? Thats crazy expensive! happy to know its safe though for paint thanks for the tip everyone
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My real E'Sam's are stuck on with only 3m double sided bumper tape and they have not moved an inch.
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The 3M is good as long as you prep the surface that it's gonna stick to. Clean it real well and then wipe it down with some alcohol.
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yeah ..it was my work that has the tape, i just borrowed some lol the alcohol wipes work really good and easy to use to..
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