which adhesive

[nevada]

Just had my 72 C20 painted, I removed all the trim and badges, problem was some of the badges, like the "C20 Custom" placard, the tines broke off so am wanting to know what's the best way to put them back on? 3M tape or is there some sort of epoxy or caulking to adhere them back on?

[67ctener]

Originally Posted by nevada

Just had my 72 C20 painted, I removed all the trim and badges, problem was some of the badges, like the "C20 Custom" placard, the tines broke off so am wanting to know what's the best way to put them back on? 3M tape or is there some sort of epoxy or caulking to adhere them back on?

I would suggest a 3m double back tape. How modern emblems are attached and they stick like hell

[Killer Bee]

3M VHB [Very High Bond] is available in different widths, thicknesses, and colors..

example on amazon 3M Scotch 4950 VHB Tape: 1 in. x 15 ft. (White)

3M VHB Tape 4950

Recommended Applications
Decorative material and trim
Nameplates and logos
Panel to frame
Stiffener to panel
Dream, Design, Deliver with 3M VHB Tape 4950. It is a white, 0.045 in (1.1 mm), general purpose acrylic adhesive with a firm foam core. It can replace rivets, welds and screws. The fast and easy to use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability. It offers design flexibility with its viscoelasticity and powerful ability to bond to a variety of surfaces.

Convenience Meets Extreme Bonding Power
3M VHB Tape consists of a durable acrylic adhesive with viscoelastic properties. This provides an extraordinarily strong double sided foam tape that adheres to a broad range of high surface energy (HSE) substrates, including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composites, acrylic, polycarbonate and painted or sealed wood and concrete. Bonding tapes provide excellent shear strength, surface adhesion, durability and temperature resistance. Applications for this tape include stiffener bonding and panel and trim attachment.

Dream, Design, Deliver with the 4950 Family of 3M VHB Tapes
The 4950 family of 3M VHB Tapes utilizes a general purpose adhesive on both sides of a firm type foam core. It is specifically designed for good adhesion to metals, glass and other high surface energy materials. They are commonly used in applications across a variety of markets including transportation, appliance, electronics, construction, sign and display and general industrial.

An Unconventional Foam Tape
3M VHB Tapes were invented in 1980 as the first of their kind. These unique tapes combine conformability with a strong, permanent bond. The result is a family of extraordinarily strong tapes that adhere to a broad range of substrates. 3M VHB Tape is a proven alternative to screws, rivets, welds and other forms of mechanical fasteners. Skyscrapers, cell phones, electronic highway signs, refrigerators, architectural windows and more all rely on this specialty bonding tape for one or more steps in the assembly, mounting, fastening and sealing process. This trusted and reliable tape offers a consistent bond, outstanding durability and excellent solvent and moisture resistance. 3M stands by all of its products and is there to provide you with design guidance and technical support when you need it.

Proven Reliability from 3M VHB Tapes
3M VHB Tape offers a durable bond in a way that mechanical fasteners can't. This tape enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws while providing immediate handling strength. In most cases, fastening with 3M VHB Tape is a quicker process than drilling, fastening, or using liquid adhesive. This versatile line of tapes can be used indoors or outdoors in a variety of applications, including window, door and sign assembly, electronics, construction and countless other industrial applications. Chemically resistant as well as UV and temperature stable, 3M VHB Tape can withstand the heat of Dubai to the cold of Canada. The unique acrylic chemistry is extremely durable and resistant to change over time, making this a long-lasting and powerful tape you can trust.

[Ironangel]

I would only use tape if at least one of the studs with an emblem nut was intact and holding. Broken studs can be repaired by drilling the broken stud off with a 3/16" bit and countersinking the hole with a 1/4" bit. Using a stainless steel #10 - 32 x 1" flathead machine screw. I've never seen an emblem or a trim piece that couldn't be blown off or pulled off at the car wash that had been glued or taped. The easiest and least expensive fix is a replacement emblem either new or used. Some of recyclers on the parts page will have them for like $20 a pair. No joy there ebay usually has them like these, https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-10-C...YAAOSw-olaKOSp Or opt for a new pair from Classic Parts for $60 https://www.classicparts.com/1969-72...tinfo/59-043P/ LMC wants $80 for theirs so shop around. Might PM Randy, "Teeitup" and see if he's got any, I know at one time he had a box full for like $20 a pair shipped. A wanted to buy post on the parts page might get someone with realistic pricing. I wouldn't pay more than $20 a pair but that's just me, good luck!

[nevada]

Thank you for ideas, I did not think to repair mine, I never considered replacements from LMC, etc as I assumed they would be of inferior "knock off" quality. have seen some originals used but so far most were pitted and mine are in nice shape.

[tjc]

my whole enclosed trailer is put together with 3m VHB double stick tape no screws in the panels. Great stuff

[HO455]

Every car sold for at least the last 15 years is held together with glue and tape from the factory. Talk to a quality body shop and they will be able to provide the proper adhesive for your emblems. In this day and age of insurance companies refusing to buy new parts body shops are always having to reattach old emblems.