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Old 12-28-2007 | 10:26 PM
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HELP: Chrome Tail Light covers came off

So on Christmas night I put on the Chrome Tail Light covers. Followed the directions perfectly. Today, they just came off when the dealership was cleaning the car. Did this happen because I installed them while it was cold? The double stick tape did not hold whatsoever.

Should I install with the special 3M glue that you can purchase at Auto Stores?

BTW, the dealership is going to replace; they are going to purchase new ones.

Any ideas on how to make the tail light chrome rings stay on?

Thanks!!!!!
Old 12-29-2007 | 08:20 AM
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Mybe it was too cold. If you have a garage put it inside. Let it warm up and try to use a blow dryer on the car, then put on the rings and apply a little more heat. It works for me when I use the 3m tape. Good luck. P>s. Never used the one from the store unless it was the Industrial Strengh
Old 12-29-2007 | 08:22 AM
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You might want to try a Duplicolor Prep-Wipe they have an adhesion promoter in them that should make the glue on the tape more apt to stick.
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