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KensCooper · Nov 17th, 2004, 09:53 PM

It seems just about every exterior thing on the MINI has aftermarket chrome trim to fit it. Such as foglights, reverse light, antenna and washer covers etc. It also seems that alot of it is installed using adhesive double sided tape. My question to everyone who has installed these items is do they stay solidly attached? I live in an area that gets snow and a lot of rain in the winter. Will this have an adverse affect on keeping the chrome trim in place?
Their are a number of items I'd like to apply so any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken

ScottieCoop · Nov 18th, 2004, 10:08 AM

Mines has stayed stuck.

Take a look

Hatrick · Nov 18th, 2004, 11:22 AM

I have The cover's and the rings for the Wing mirror's.

The covers stuck great, and have stayed stuck.
The rings needed a bit of extra glue.
(pics in gallery)

Go for it.

I love MINI, Laura · Nov 18th, 2004, 11:48 AM

I have the mirror rings same as desert storm and these have stayed in place for about 3 months now they are held on by 3M double sticky back pads and they are really good. No budging at all!

I wouldn't worry about them coming off they have been designed for outdoor use so they should be fine!

shedend · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:30 PM

had a cheap GB badge on mine since March - been through automated car washes etc - no problem

moorlockx · Nov 22nd, 2004, 07:49 PM

The big thing is to make sure the area the tape is going to adher to is super clean. Use alcohol or something similar to make sure there's no dirt or oil on those areas.

dansmini · Nov 22nd, 2004, 08:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Thornef

Mines has stayed stuck.

Take a look

Sweet! What body kit do you have?

jasonfields007 · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:10 AM

mines all stuck fine. the only thing that flew off is my roof decal!

DUCTTAPE · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jasonfields007

. the only thing that flew off is my roof decal!

MINE TOO! Manufacturer said all bets were off over 90 mph!

FYI, the tape is called VHB, for Very High Bond. Even if they use non-3M, it should stick very, very well

DuctTape

Nov 17th, 2004, 09:53 PM	#1
KensCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 91 Offline	Does stick on exterior chrome stay stuck??? It seems just about every exterior thing on the MINI has aftermarket chrome trim to fit it. Such as foglights, reverse light, antenna and washer covers etc. It also seems that alot of it is installed using adhesive double sided tape. My question to everyone who has installed these items is do they stay solidly attached? I live in an area that gets snow and a lot of rain in the winter. Will this have an adverse affect on keeping the chrome trim in place? Their are a number of items I'd like to apply so any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ken

Nov 18th, 2004, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottieCoop Shopping Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 737 Offline	Mines has stayed stuck. Take a look Cooper D (2007)

Nov 22nd, 2004, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 884 Offline	The big thing is to make sure the area the tape is going to adher to is super clean. Use alcohol or something similar to make sure there's no dirt or oil on those areas. -- '03 S B/W

Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	mines all stuck fine. the only thing that flew off is my roof decal! '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
DUCTTAPE Only Unbalanced Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Local Time: 07:56 PM Posts: 871 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jasonfields007 . the only thing that flew off is my roof decal! MINE TOO! Manufacturer said all bets were off over 90 mph! FYI, the tape is called VHB, for Very High Bond. Even if they use non-3M, it should stick very, very well DuctTape "G-d Speed, Ed" Ya'all come on by now, ya hear! \| Hudson Bay Run - 2005

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Nov 18th, 2004, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hatrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tamworth, Staffs. Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 438 Offline	I have The cover's and the rings for the Wing mirror's. The covers stuck great, and have stayed stuck. The rings needed a bit of extra glue. (pics in gallery) Go for it.

Nov 18th, 2004, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 3,412 Online	I have the mirror rings same as desert storm and these have stayed in place for about 3 months now they are held on by 3M double sticky back pads and they are really good. No budging at all! I wouldn't worry about them coming off they have been designed for outdoor use so they should be fine!

Nov 21st, 2004, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
shedend SCNM misfit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: XChurch, Dorset Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 3,306 Offline	had a cheap GB badge on mine since March - been through automated car washes etc - no problem

Nov 22nd, 2004, 08:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 07:56 PM Posts: 1,117 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Thornef Mines has stayed stuck. Take a look Sweet! What body kit do you have?

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