<VV> Trim adhesive tape use

[Frank DuVal]

In the collision shop, we cut out all those little holes so the double 
sided tape was just on the emblem with no tape visible (except for side 
view).

Single edged razor blades, we bought them by the 100 pack!

I never used double sided (molding/trim) tape to hold the hollow trim 
on. There were universal molding clips, you trim them to fit, back then. 
Not great, but a little urethane to assist them and the molding stayed on.

Try looking at Auevco parts 
http://auveco.com/download/catalog/auveco_catalog.pdf Section 23, 
universal type molding fasteners.

19378 is the one that you cut to fit, but sometimes needs help staying 
in the molding.

Frank DuVal

On 9/22/2013 12:17 PM, Bryan Blackwell wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> A few people suggested using modern trim tape in place of the factory fasteners.  I'm looking at the bits I have to put back on the wagon, and I was wondering about a couple details.  First, on the belt line trim.  There isn't much surface to stick tape to - in cross section the back side isn't flat, it has a curved edge that retained the clips.  Has anyone actually used double sided tape to hold the trim on?  As for the various badges, unlike modern badges that have a solid surface, most Corvair badges are cut out around the letters so there are all these little holes.  Since it would expose the sticky surface, I'm thinking it will collect dirt and crud.  If you've done this, did you cut the tape out?  Any other tips?
>
> --Bryan
>
> Bryan Blackwell | Springfield, Va. | bryan at skiblack.com | http://autoxer.skiblack.com/