Rick Lee

I just can't bring myself to spend $47-$80 on a tube of glue for installing my new C2S grill, since I just spent $50 on a can of paint for it. What else can I use that will be just as strong? Thanks.

Ron

I've used this 3M product call Flexiclear Body Seam Sealer part # 08405 as an adhesive to glue a round metal plate that was a cover to access a fuel pump on a Mercedes.

Do a web search to get the specifics on the product. You can buy it a an auto body supply shop.

What I really liked about it was it was only $12 for a tube that goes in a caulking gun. It is fast drying and non-sagging, doesn't harden or crack and can be painted.

swmic

Rick,

You may also want to consider either the 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive ($6) or the 3M Super Trim Adhesive ($16). I'm not sure which one would work better for your application. I've used the trim adhesive for a lot of fixes. The last was on the rear window on my cab. In a few places it started separating from the top. It worked great to bond them back together.

Good luck,

Shawn

jdoc7

I would use any of the 3M stuff mentioned above. It's only an added precaution anyway. The spoiler will likely stay on with just the clips but it certainly doesn't need the OEM stuff which cannot be removed

ollie993

I would use the black 3m windscreen adhesive. This is what I used. email me if you want to see a pic of my C4 with the C2s spoiler...

Rick Lee

Thanks guys. I'll find a suitable 3M product and use it. I'm really not looking forward to removing the old grill. I wonder if using a blow drier would help soften it up.

Ron

Rick,
I've used a heat gun to soft adhesives to remove them. They work great but you need to be real careful since they can very easily get what you are working on to hot and do damage.

Heat guns are great just be real careful.

Crimson Nape Racing

Rick - I got the old one out using a razor blade box cutter to cut thru the factory stuff. The spoiler was off the car, so it made it much easier. I actually removed it w/o damage and re-installed it on my fixed wing. As jdoc7 said, the clips will hold it in anyway, so I just used black silicone caulk (figured it would be easier to remove than weatherstrip adhesive). That was 2 years and many track days ago and I've had no problems.