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I am wanting to permanently(sort of) attach my louver brackets to my glass and have tried double stick tape a couple times and to much avail did not stay very long...once it got hot it came right off....is there anything I can use that will hold and not mess up the glass( if I decide to remove them later on)
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call an auto glass company and ask them, or body shop. You can pm scotty also he has a glass company.

 

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use the 3m window weld it works amazing trust me i tried it all in trying to get mine attached and the window weld is by far the best you can even get it at ur local auto parts store.
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3M makes a line of product called VHB tape (Very High Bond). It comes in varying thicknesses and widths for many different applications. These may be what you're looking for, but may only be available online... and it's rather salty but works for all kinds of projects. I used to do large format printing and this stuff was a godsend!!!

 

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i mean I guess I could just leave the brackets on the glass, and just remove the louver....they are not that hideous looking

 

 

Send me your address in a pm and I'll mail you something to try. Its some of the 3M body panel adhesive double sided tape. It holds up really well, and I have access to plenty of it.

 

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3M makes a line of product called VHB tape (Very High Bond). It comes in varying thicknesses and widths for many different applications. These may be what you're looking for, but may only be available online... and it's rather salty but works for all kinds of projects. I used to do large format printing and this stuff was a godsend!!!

 

-N8

yes, 3M makes a VHB tape made specifically for glass, which is available clear or gray and its tough to remove. There are several temperature ranges available. Call and ask for a sample and you will get enough to use for your louver application.

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I made a couple spoilers for our Kia and I have used the basic 3M emblem tape to put them on the car. Of course it worked great on the deck lid lip spoiler, but I also used it to attach the upper rear window spoiler to the rear glass and it has been holding on fine...

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_012.jpg

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_011.jpg

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_009.jpg

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_010.jpg

 

 

Of course, I'm sure those spoilers are much lighter than the SQ louvers, so I don't know if I'd trust just the basic emblem tape to hold the weight. I think I'd use the stronger 3M tape or some urethane used to install glass on them. That, or I'd try out some of the other good ideas presented in this thread.

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I made a couple spoilers for our Kia and I have used the basic 3M emblem tape to put them on the car. Of course it worked great on the deck lid lip spoiler, but I also used it to attach the upper rear window spoiler to the rear glass and it has been holding on fine...

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_012.jpg

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_011.jpg

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_009.jpg

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/6-18-11_010.jpg

 

 

Of course, I'm sure those spoilers are much lighter than the SQ louvers, so I don't know if I'd trust just the basic emblem tape to hold the weight. I think I'd use the stronger 3M tape or some urethane used to install glass on them. That, or I'd try out some of the other good ideas presented in this thread.

I tried the emblem tape for my louvers...

I'm glad I went for a slow test cruise. Louvers are too heavy.

BUT I bought some 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, which SHOULD do the job. 3.99 at the local store.

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mmm super weather strip adhesive is for bonding/sealing rubber and will not hold for long not to mention when in direct sunlite it will heat up and become soft and lose its bond integrity----mmm/8752--rear view mirror adh or mmm/8155 quick fix adhesive(shock and temp resistant)-just remember adhesives are like people and can come unglued at any time given the right circumstances---good luck

gig out

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